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Kerry College is helping to build a skilled future

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Kerry College is helping to support employees of the future through its sponsorship of WorldSkills Ireland which is returning to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from this Tuesday to Thursday.

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A partnership between enterprise, industry, education, training, and government, WorldSkills Ireland raises the profile and recognition of skills and apprenticeships and prepares the talent of today for the careers of the future. Kerry College say they're thrilled to be onboard supporting the show.

Taking place under one roof, free to attend and packed with interactive events, demonstrations, talks and competitions, WorldSkills Ireland will present a wide selection of options, careers and pathways to excite every type of learner.

Offering a unique opportunity to learn about different industries, discover exciting job pathways and options for a vocation in the skills and trade industry, it is a fantastic event for Kerry College to support employees of the future and secure a pipeline for skills through apprenticeships. This will provide a systemic solution to today’s skill and business challenges.

Kerry College are excited to be displaying their new Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician (WTMT) along with their Commis Chef Apprenticeship and Stone Cutting and Stone Masonry apprenticeship at the event. They will be based at the ETB Green Technologies Demo area, Stone Masonry Demo area and Restaurant area.

Broadcast Production Skills learners along with instructor Brian Nolan are operating all live streaming of each day’s activities, the awards event and covering all social media for the three day event. Live segments will be presented by RTÉ’s Brian Hurley. This is a huge high-level partnership for Kerry College and the WorldSills Ireland Competition.

Kerry College are proud to have two national expert instructors, Tom Cronin for Mechanical Automotive Maintenance Fitter (MAMF) and Tara O'Halloran for Beauty Therapy.

A preliminary training morning was held to prepare for the Worldskills Ireland 2022 Beauty Therapy competition at the state-of-the-art, newly refurbished Kerry College of Beauty, Clash Campus on September 6.

Competitors from Kerry College - Claire Kiely currently working at Therapie Clinic Ireland and Emma Godley who is employed with The Glampod Tralee, along with Emma Hearty from FX Makeup Academy and Laura Stack from Brid's Beauty Salon in Glin Co. Limerick looked forward to the final checks prior to the RDS event.

A must-attend event, WorldSkills Ireland is set to inspire the next generation of skilled young people to follow their passions, interests and talents.

For further information on WorldSkills Live, please see www.worldskillsireland.ie or follow WorldSkills Ireland on social media.

To visit the show, register free via www.worldskillsireland.ie.

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Newstalk Summer Tour arrives in Killarney

Newstalk’s 2025 Summer Tour, in association with ESB, is making its way to Killarney this week, bringing live broadcasts from the town. On morning, Friday, June 20, Newstalk Breakfast with […]

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Newstalk’s 2025 Summer Tour, in association with ESB, is making its way to Killarney this week, bringing live broadcasts from the town.

On morning, Friday, June 20, Newstalk Breakfast with Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman will be live from the Café du Parc in the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa, kicking off at 7 am.
Ciara and Shane are scheduled to speak with local Kerry figures and take a trip on Killarney’s jaunting cars to see the sights.
Kelly said: “I am so excited to head to Killarney. I have had some fantastic memories as a child visiting Kerry and can’t wait to go back for Newstalk’s Summer tour!”
Coleman added: “Kerry is a wonderful place to visit and I am looking forward to seeing its natural beauty, vibrant culture and rich history.”
The week-long tour is taking the full Newstalk experience to towns across Ireland, featuring live shows, special guests, and conversation.

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Ring of Kerry Cycle to honour founder Paddy O’Donoghue

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This year’s Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, scheduled for July 5, will be run in memory of Paddy O’Donoghue, a founding member of the event.

Mr O’Donoghue, aged 81, from Muckross, passed away following a road collision in Kilgarvan on Tuesday, this week.

Paddy was a retired Kerry County Council engineer, affectionately known as ‘Paddy the Engineer’.

He was a driving force behind the annual charity cycle since its inception in 1982, regularly participating and fundraising for various causes. Beyond his cycling contributions, the Glenflesk native was also a notable footballer, having been part of the East Kerry team that secured the first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship in 1971.

Cathal Walshe, PRO of the Ring of Kerry Cycle said: “On behalf of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle I wish to extend sincere sympathy to Brenda and the O’Donoghue family on the sad and sudden loss of Paddy.

“He was a fantastic supporter of the annual charity cycle since it’s inception back in the 80s. A regular participant and wonderful fundraiser for whatever charity he chose. Paddy loved a challenge in whatever he undertook and was the epitome of what the event was all about. We miss the banter and craic but he won’t ever be forgotten. This year’s event will be dedicated to his memory on July the 5th. His likes will never be seen again. Slan Abhaile our friend.”

Tributes have been paid to Mr O’Donoghue, including from his local Glenflesk GAA club, who stated, “Glenflesk GAA would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy O’Donoghue on his sad passing. He was a true Glenflesk stalwart as a player, mentor and lifelong supporter.”

Paddy is survived by his wife Brenda, children Florence, Áine, Denise, Brenda, Báirbre, Patrick, and Alice, 17 grandchildren, his brother John, sisters Margaret, Kathleen, and Anna, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

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