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Explore your future at Kerry College Open Week 2025

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Kerry College is opening its doors from February 24 to 28 for its 2025 Open Week, offering a range of events countywide for prospective students of all ages.

Killarney residents will have a dedicated opportunity to explore Kerry College's offerings on February 26, from 10 am to 7 pm at the Admissions Office on 25 High Street.
This Killarney open day allows locals to speak directly with teachers, instructors, and admissions staff, including the Kerry College Apprenticeship Services Team.
Information on the Outdoor Education and Training Campus in Killorglin will also be available.
Throughout the week, Kerry College campuses across the county will host various events.
A Careers & Upskilling Information Evening will be held at the Monavalley Campus, Tralee on February 24, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
'Find Your Path' course information sessions for school leavers and those returning to education will take place at The Lodge, Market Street;in Killorglin (February 24), from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Clash Road Campus. Tralee (February 25), from 5 pm to 7 pm  and at the Listowel Campus (February 27), from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Other events include a Beauty Industry Evening in the beauty therapy building on February 26, from 5 pm to 7 pm; an Open Evening at the Denny Street Campus focusing on healthcare, social sciences, and tertiary programmes also on February 26, from 4 pm to 7 pm; and an Apprenticeship Open Evening at the Monavalley Campus on February 27, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Online talks and webinars will conclude the week on February 28.
Tours can be booked by emailing openweek@kerrycollege.ie or calling (066) 71 49696 or (064) 6622593. Further details and schedules are available at kerrycollege.ie/openweek

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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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