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KERRY team trainer Eamonn Fitzmaurice and footballer James O'Donoghue took time out from training this week for one big push for the Kerry Expo which takes place in the INEC, Killarney, on Sunday, April 9.

The Kerry Expo takes place on April 9 in the INEC and the entire event promises fun, activity and a stellar line up of family entertainment. Over 130 businesses will exhibit and the entertainment programme includes, 9ft Robot Ted, Storm Troopers, 6ft robot, magic shows, The Tall Gent and drum dancing.

In a bid to stimulate interest and advancement in STEM projects, Kerry-based companies and organisations have actively taken steps to encourage children to participate in fun and interactive workshops, including The Wacky Science Pod hosted by Astellas and circus workshops with Malachy Kelly. Astellas is offering a range of enticing prizes. The competitions will be held at the Expo on April 9 and registration for workshops is advisable for more details go to Kerryexpo.ie

Meanwhile in the lead-up to the event, secondary school students can be in with the chance to win a €500 prize for their “Why Kerry” story. Students are asked to take a 30-second video of what they most love about living in Kerry and with parental permission, post their video to YouTube and submit the link with their contact details to info@kerryexpo.ie. The winner will be announced at the EXPO.

Vintage cars and tractors will also be among the key attractions while you will also get to savour tips from the Supervalu cooking demos and tastings from the Food Academy as well as a tipple or two from the Celtic Whiskey Bar and Larder. The Bon Secours Hospital is offering an amazing list of free health checks and will have qualified staff at hand throughout the day.

Fashion as well as business, sport, lifestyle, entertainment and recruitment across the entire county will be showcased.

Kerry Expo aims to highlight the county’s many social and commercial offerings. It is designed to allow companies of all sizes to integrate, while at the same time connect and engage with the Kerry community in a fun and interactive environment. Corporations, industries and organisations across Kerry have collaborated with the GAA and IFA to raise awareness with regards to the social and commercial aspects of the county, in a bid to repopulate both the playing fields and the vacant job positions.

The director of Kerry Expo, Liz Maher, said: “Events like this are extremely costly both from a financial and resource commitment. The support extended by the management team, supporting partners and financial sponsors and sponsors in kind, has been truly amazing. Together major companies, organisations and institutions have contributed greatly, allowing us to bring a day of celebration to Kerry, while at the same time keeping costs at affordable levels for smaller businesses. Contributions and sponsorship has facilitated inclusion and support for small and start-up companies and allowed them to contribute to the greater business community" For registration and further details go to kerryexpo.ie

 
Above: Kerry team trainer Eamonn Fitzmaurice and footballer James O'Donoghue took time out from training this week for one big push for the Kerry Expo which takes place in the INEC, Killarney, on Sunday, April 9. They are pictured with Killarney Municipal District Mayor Cllr Brendan Cronin, Angela McAllen, Kerry County Council, Karie Larkin, Astellas Killorglin, Sinead Delaney, Enercon and entertainer Malachy Kelly with an old Ford car at the Kerry EXPO push at Fitzgerald Stadium this week. PICTURE: DON MACMONAGLE