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Killarney student unveils groundbreaking mentorship platform

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Oisín Walsh from Killarney is revolutionising career guidance with a new app that connects students with real-world mentors

University College Dublin (UCD) commerce student Walsh is changing the way students find career guidance.
Alongside his fellow UCD student Oisín Mallon, Walsh has unveiled StepAhead, a new mentorship platform designed to connect students and recent graduates with experienced professionals for personalised career advice.
StepAhead takes aim at the limitations of traditional career guidance methods.
"StepAhead cuts through the noise of outdated advice and gives mentees a chance to connect with relatable mentors who have recently navigated similar career paths,” said Walsh.
StepAhead offers a solution for mentees ranging from secondary school students to recent graduates, providing them with invaluable insights from those with fresh experiences in their desired fields..
This innovative concept gained recognition on the world stage last December. StepAhead was selected as one of only 10 projects globally to pitch at the prestigious Red Bull Basement 2024 World Final in Tokyo, Japan.
“To represent Ireland and to be recognised at the Red Bull Basement main stage among the top 10 finalists was an incredible honour. It demonstrated to us how universal the need is for good, real-world mentorship and guidance,” said Walsh.
“For the year ahead, our focus will be on advancing the development of the StepAhead platform and forging strategic partnerships to bring our vision to life, with the goal of formally launching the platform in Q3 this year. With a mission to re-engineer how people access career guidance, we believe StepAhead has the potential to make a significant impact not only in Ireland but around the world.”

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Community College TY students become qualified baristas

School Dayz Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas. They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make […]

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Transition Year students at Killarney Community College spent last Tuesday learning the skills to become baristas.

They completed a full-day training course and are now qualified to make coffee, which could make them very employable in local cafes and restaurants this summer.
Their teachers, who are described as the school’s “resident coffee experts,” were impressed with the students’ hard work and enjoyed the lattes, cappuccinos, and Americanos the students made throughout the day.
In addition to their barista training, the TY students also took a trip to Mallow. There, they learned about the rules of the road, practiced the driver theory test, and many got behind the wheel of a car for the first time. They also learned about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Rising stars Amano and Lillie Foley to share stage in ANAM

Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre. Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer […]

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Two of Killarney’s rising musical talents, Amano and Lillie Foley, are set to perform their first ever joint headline concert at the ANAM Cultural Centre.

Singer-songwriter and sean nós singer Amano will bring her ‘Mythilligocial Meitheal Tour’ home for a special live performance of both her contemporary and traditional music.

Joining her on the night is local rising star Lillie Foley, making it a special event to celebrate two young Killarney songwriters making their mark on the Irish music scene. The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

Amano, described by Hot Press in 2024 as an “idiosyncratic talent” is comfortable performing in both English and Irish, draws influences from alt-folk, R&B, and traditional sean-nós singing.

Her project THREAD was nominated for Irish language Album and Song of the year at the Gradaim Nós in 2024.

Her recent singles, ‘Burn’ and ‘The Birthing House’, have received airplay on RTÉ Radio 1, Radio Kerry, and Raidió na Life.

Lillie Foley, a 22-year-old singer who recently graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance with a BA in Voice, has released two debut singles in 2025, ‘Someday’ and ‘That’s Life’, which blend pop, soul, and folk genres.

The event is supported by Kerry County Council Arts Office.

The concert will take place on May 23, at the ANAM Cultural Centre in Killarney, starting at 7:00pm. Tickets are available from €15 plus a booking fee on Ticketpass.org.

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