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Kerry College has a range of courses and apprenticeships on offer

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If you're looking at trying your hand at something new or even upskilling then an event next week may be just what you need.

Kerry College of Further Education and Training is holding its Open Week from tomorrow Monday (February 20) to Friday (February 24) at its campus locations in Tralee and Listowel.

Elaine O’Connor, Manager of the Admissions Office at Kerry College, is encouraging potential students, parents, and guardians to attend the campuses to see the range of courses and apprenticeships on offer.

Clash Road Campus are hosting their Open Day on Tuesday (February 21) from 10am to 7pm with a special event geared toward parents and guardians of young applicants that evening, from 5pm – 7pm.

Principal Stephen Goulding is delighted to announce that special guests Miriam Magner Flynn, CEO of Career Decisions, and James Leonard of The Two Norries will be speaking on the night.

He is also delighted to welcome visitors to the brand new Listowel Campus, at their Open Day Thursday (February 23) from 10am to 7pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to speak to members of staff, visit the brand new campus facility, and develop a relationship with this uniquely supportive and friendly campus.

The Monavalley Campus will be open all week and Campus Manager Con O'Sullivan is delighted to announce that they will be hosting a brand new careers information event on Monday next (February 20) from 6pm-8pm. This event is an ideal opportunity for day workers, career changers and returners to visit the campus and chat face to face with Admissions Officers, Part-Time/Evening Training co-ordinators, Business Support Unit, Adult Guidance Counsellors and Learner Support Teams.

The highly successful Apprenticeship Information Event will return again this year on Thursday (February 24) from 5pm-8pm. More than 30 employers will be exhibiting and available to answer questions on the night. This is a must see event for any aspiring apprentice.

Kerry College Killorglin Campus Manager, Aodhnait Carroll, will be onsite at the Monavalley Campus for all five days. The Killorglin Campus specialises in outdoor education and training and Aodhnait encourages anyone who has an interest in a career in the great outdoors to come along and explore what her campus has to offer. Visitors will get the chance to breath under water with a scuba respirator, try their hand balancing on a surf board, and test their skills walking on a tight rope.

Teachers, tutors, instructors, guidance and support teams, students, apprentices and employers will be on hand during Open Week to chat about career options and answer any career related queries visitors may have.

Second level school groups are invited to visit during the week. Guided tours of the campus will be held between the hours of 9am and 3pm daily. Times differ depending on the campus location. Tours can be booked through the Admissions Office on 066 7149696 or email openweek@kerrycollege.ie.

For a full schedule of events and times, visit https://kerrycollege.ie/news/open-week-2023/.

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World Rally Champion Phil Mills’ Killarney visit

Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month. The club is celebrating Prodrive’s […]

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Former World co-driving champion Phil Mills will be one of the guests of honour at a special Killarney and District Motor Club event next month.

The club is celebrating Prodrive’s association with the Rally of the Lakes on October 14.

The legendary British motorsport preparation firm was responsible for building some of the most iconic associated with the local rally.

The celebration, which will raise funds for the Jack and Jill Foundation, will be hosted by the voice of Irish motorsport Alan ‘Plum’ Tyndall.

Welshman Mills, who won the 2003 World Rally Championship, alongside Petter Solberg has confirmed his attendance at the Killarney Racecourse-based event.

He is just one of many superstars attending the showcase.
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“Accompanying the stars will be a collection of iconic Prodrive machinery, ranging from the BMW E30 M3, all the way through to the Subaru Group A and World Rally Cars the 1990s and early 2000s,” said Killarney and District Motor Club vice chairman and organiser Mike Shea.

“All proceeds of this event will go directly to the Jack & Jill foundation helping provide support and special care to children across the country and is a once in a lifetime event.”

This event is in association with: Lyons of Limerick; C.Wharton Tool Hire Ltd; BG Motors Ltd; Castleisland Tyre Centre; Aherns Motor Group; Reen’s Rathmore Peugeot; KC Print and Moriarty’s Central Car Sales

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National Park Autumn talks series 2023

The National Parks and Wildlife Service will run a series of talks on Thursday nights in October and November. Beginning on October 5 until November 16 the six-meeting programme will […]

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The National Parks and Wildlife Service will run a series of talks on Thursday nights in October and November.

Beginning on October 5 until November 16 the six-meeting programme will cover everything for the nature within the national park to the history of Killarney and its surrounding areas.

The opening lecture, by the NPWS’s Eamon Meskell will tell the story of the White-Tailed eagle in Killarney.

The following week, local historian, Owen O’Shea will deliver a speech on the Civil War in Kerry.

The final October talk is scheduled for October and its topic is the fungi growing in the park.

The lectures resume in November, on November 2, John Breen will talk about the various ant species in the park, the following week will feature a talk on the McShain family’s contribution to the town.

The final meeting, on November 16 covers the Blasket Islands, past present and future.

All events take place at Killarney House at 8pm – free admission but limited seating.

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