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Calling all you Beauty Therapy enthusiasts!
Kerry College will be hosting hour-long information sessions at our state of the art newly refurbished Beauty Therapy Suite in the E Block of our Clash Road Campus on Thursday this week.
Facilities include Bespoke Nail Bar, Treatment rooms, Spa Area and Steam and Sauna Facilities. You will have the opportunity to experience the facility first hand and speak to the instructors, teachers who have over 20 years’ experience in the educational sector for Beauty Therapy.
Learners currently on the course will also be in attendance so visitors can ask them questions..
Slots available are from 12pm, 1pm or 2pm.
This Internationally accredited course delivers ITEC, CIBTAC and CIDESCO International Diplomas to industry standards and are at the forefront of providing Beauty Therapy training and employment in support of the Kerry Salons and Spa's.
Participants on the course have the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes required to work as beauty therapists in a variety of settings. Some of our past awards include: CIBTAC International Tutor of the year, Worldskills Beauty Therapy International Medals of excellence , Bronze medal in ChinaSkills Beauty Therapy, CIBTAC international Student of the Year and CIDESCO Best in Country for Makeup Artistry. National Skills winners of the All Ireland Silver Medal of Excellence for Ireland in Beauty Therapy.
This 46-week course is starting on September, 12.
Past graduate Francesca Gerald said, “Having completed this course, I can say it has equipped me with the knowledge and skills required for working as a beauty therapist in the industry. It covered a comprehensive range of topics, which were clearly explained with a wide variety of resources that would be accessible for different learning styles. Practical hands-on learning is a huge component, which brings our theory learnings to life. I found the tutors extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to broaden their horizons in the world of beauty therapy.”
Course teacher, Clair Horan stated, “There is a huge demand for qualified therapists with the additional option of self-employment. Opportunities exist in the following areas: Beauty Salons, Health Farms/Leisure Centres, Cruise Liners/In-Flight Therapist, Make-up Artist, Make-up and Skin Care Consultant, Mobile Therapist, Salon Owner, Complementary Therapist, Technical Sales Representative, Franchising, Spa Industry and Teaching/Training and many more..”
To book your time or for queries, call the Admissions Office on 066-714 96 96 or email info@kerrycollege.ie
KWD Recycling shortlisted for national environmental awards
Killarney-based KWD Recycling has been announced as a finalist in the 2026 Repak Resource Awards, securing a spot on the national shortlist for environmental achievement.
The local waste management company has been nominated in the Best Recovery Operator Innovation category, sponsored by DNV, for its state-of-the-art residual waste recovery system.
The Killarney facility utilizes optical sorting, screening, and mechanical processing to extract recyclable plastics and organic material from municipal waste. In its first year of operation, the technology recovered more than 10 per cent of plastic packaging from residual waste for recycling and diverted almost 50 per cent of organic material toward composting.
KWD Recycling will compete alongside Dublin operators Panda and Thorntons Recycling for the category title.
Repak CEO Zoe Kavanagh commended the Kerry firm for demonstrating environmental leadership and bringing local ambition to the national awards.
Category winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin on Friday, October 23, where each winner will also compete for the Overall Repak Resource Award.
Local businesses have a strong track record at the national event, with Killarney town venue The Killarney Park and The Ross previously taking home the overall title in 2023.
Drivers warned as deer rutting season begins
Motorists in Killarney are being urged to exercise extreme caution as the annual deer rutting season gets underway, causing animals to stray far beyond their usual habitats inside Killarney National Park.
The autumn mating season sees deer becoming highly active and unpredictable, leading to increased sightings and collisions on local roads outside traditional park boundaries.
Two separate incidents highlighted the growing hazard on local routes this week. A reader contacted the Killarney Advertiser to warn drivers after spotting a deer roaming near Tiernaboul towards the school on Sunday afternoon around 7.30pm.
Later that same night, in the early hours of Monday morning, a local driver collided with a deer near Kerry Airport around 1am while returning home from an event.
Despite attempting evasive action, the motorist struck the animal, which died at the scene and temporarily blocked the road before local Gardaí were alerted to clear the obstruction.
The driver sustained substantial vehicle damage, requiring repairs to the bumper, headlamp, and internal components, leaving her facing significant garage costs and time off the road.
Gardaí and road safety advocates advise motorists travelLing during early morning and late evening and remain vigilant along tree-lined routes.
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