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Explore state-of-the-art facilities at Kerry College

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Kerry College is opening its doors to everyone – including school tours, parents/guardians and walk-ins - to show off their state-of-the-art facilities. 

It's all part of the Kerry College of Further Education and Training Open Week event which takes place from Tuesday to Thursday March 22 to 24, offering the public the opportunity to explore its campus locations in Clash Road, Monavalley, Tralee and Listowel.

Kerry College Killorglin Campus, who specialise in Outdoor Education & Training, will be onsite in the Monavalley Campus for the three days to provide an opportunity to explore how a career in the great outdoors might be for you!

It is an ideal chance for parents, school leavers, job seekers, career changers, those who wish to re-skill or up-skill, and guidance professionals to see the range of full-time and part-time courses for employment, college progression, professional development, and apprenticeships on offer.

Come along to explore state-of-the-art facilities meet with teachers, instructors, students, apprentices, employers, guidance counsellors and admissions officers who will be on hand to answer any of your questions. Learn about courses, progression opportunities, application information, learner information, learner supports and more – both further education and employment.

The events planned for Open Week include tours, activities, demonstrations, presentations and prize draws. Kerry College is proudly hosting the Ireland Skills National Final for Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting Apprenticeship at the Monavalley Campus on March 23 and 24 where you can drop by and check out the apprentices in action.

Guided tours of the campus locations will be held. School tour and group bookings can be made by contacting the Admissions Office at 066 714 96 96 or emailing: openweek@kerrycollege.ie.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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