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Applications open for 2026 Liebherr Scholarship Programme

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Liebherr Container Cranes has officially launched its 2026 Scholarship Programme, marking the eighth year of the initiative aimed at developing local talent in engineering, IT, and automation.

The programme is designed to support high-performing students by providing fully funded university education combined with practical, real-world experience. Successful applicants receive full tuition coverage alongside structured work placements and internships at Liebherr’s Killarney facility.

The scholarship is open to students enrolled in or applying for degrees in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, as well as mechatronics, automation, business information systems, computer science, software development, and data analytics. Upon completion of their studies, scholars have the opportunity to transition into full-time roles within the company.

“Our scholarship programme reflects a long-term commitment to building capability from the ground up,” said Charlie McCarthy, Managing Director – Engineering at Liebherr Container Cranes. “It allows students to immerse themselves in real engineering and digitalisation projects from an early stage, gaining practical insight alongside their academic studies.”

How to Apply Interested candidates must apply by email to scholarshiprecruit.lcc@liebherr.com.

Applications should include a CV detailing school or college projects and results, and a cover letter explaining the choice of career path.

Leaving Certificate applicants should also include a copy of their completed CAO form showing their chosen engineering or computer science course.

The closing date for applications is 31st May 2026.

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How will our Kerry TDs vote tomorrow?

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Tomorrow, Sinn Féin will be tabling a motion of no confidence against the Government after the protests that took place nationwide during the week.

Earlier today we asked our readers how would they vote in a no confidence motion against the Government?

Most of our readers said they would vote no confidence, while some said, yes they do have confidence in the Government.

One reader said: “Vote confidence. The only proper leadership over the last few days came from government. Courage came when needed despite how unpopular it looked in the moment. By contrast, opposition politicians wanted the country to burn to suit themselves”.

Another reader stated: “No confidence. Shambolic and heavy handed handling of protests this past week”.

However, some people didn’t have any confidence in either side with a reader saying: “No confidence in the no confidence! Different wings of the same bird! We need a complete overhaul of the political system”.

We asked the question to our 5 Kerry TDs before lunch-time today, asking them what their vote will be tomorrow.

We received one reply from Sinn Féin’s Kerry TD Pa Daly.

He will be voting no confidence in the Government tomorrow along with his party.

Other media outlets are reporting that Independent TD Danny Healy-Rae is undecided at the moment.

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Town centre-based software firm marks two years in business

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A Killarney-based software company is celebrating two years in business since expanding into the European market.

QT9 Software Ltd, which is located on Bohereencaol was established in 2024 as part of the company’s move to better serve customers across Europe.

The business is part of a US-based company founded 20 years ago in Chicago by Brant Engelhart.

Its Irish office is headed by Killarney resident Angela O’Sullivan, who serves as Operations Director.

QT9 Software currently employs four full-time staff members in Killarney and plans to increase that number by an additional two this year.

The company provides quality management software to businesses worldwide, with the Irish office helping to support European customers within their own time zones.

As part of its continued European expansion, the software company also opened a new data center in Amsterdam in 2025 to meet data storage and compliance requirements.

QT9 Software works with businesses that must meet quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 13485, as well as industry-specific regulations across sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, food and life sciences.

Speaking about the milestone, Angela O’Sullivan said: “We’re very proud to have grown QT9 Software here in Killarney over the past two years. It has been a really positive journey so far, and we’re looking forward to continuing to build our team and support more customers across Europe.”

The company is also currently recruiting for an IT Systems Administrator, with details available in the appointments section on page 46.

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