Blog https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/ Blog Sat, 07 Dec 2024 18:41:24 +0000 Kilimanjaro Mama: Louise Quill Named Kerry Person of the Year https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/louise-quill-named-kerry-person-of-the-year/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/louise-quill-named-kerry-person-of-the-year/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/louise-quill-named-kerry-person-of-the-year/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0100

Louise Quill, founder of Tír na nÓg Children’s Foundation, has been selected as Kerry Person of the Year by the Kerry Association in Dublin in recognition of the transformative work she has done supporting disadvantaged communities in Tanzania for the past 18 years.

Award Recognition

Now in its 43rd

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Liebherr Apprenticeship Programme 2025 https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr-apprenticeship-programme-2025/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr-apprenticeship-programme-2025/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/liebherr-apprenticeship-programme-2025/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100

Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney is proud to announce the launch of its eagerly awaited apprenticeship programme for 2025, highlighting the company’s commitment to nurturing young engineering talent.

Empowering Future Engineers

This programme is an outstanding opportunity for school leavers to

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Behind the Scenes of “The Hidden Light” Project with Edel Lawlor & Kerry College https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-hidden-light-project-with-edel-lawlor-kerry-college/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-hidden-light-project-with-edel-lawlor-kerry-college/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/the-hidden-light-project-with-edel-lawlor-kerry-college/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100

The Inspiration

Inspired students from the Digital Journalism, Podcasting, and Radio course at Kerry College/Radio Kerry have created a wonderful fairytale story named “The Hidden Light” with the help of courageous local children and Kerry Ambassador, Edel Lawlor a Child and Adolescence

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CoderDojo Kerry: free, fun and creative way to learn coding https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/coderdojo-kerry-free-fun-and-creative-way-to-learn-coding/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/coderdojo-kerry-free-fun-and-creative-way-to-learn-coding/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/coderdojo-kerry-free-fun-and-creative-way-to-learn-coding/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000

CoderDojo Kerry: background

CoderDojo is a global network of free, volunteer-led coding clubs aiming to equip young minds, aged 7 to 17, with the tools to not just navigate but shape the digital world. It was started in 2011 by James Whelton, along with entrepreneur Bill Liao.

Aspen Grove Solutions,

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Tralee's Economic Drive and Education Excellence centre-stage at President's Lunch https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralees-economic-drive-and-education-excellence-centre-stage-at-presidents-lunch/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralees-economic-drive-and-education-excellence-centre-stage-at-presidents-lunch/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/tralees-economic-drive-and-education-excellence-centre-stage-at-presidents-lunch/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Tralee Chamber hosted its annual Presidents Lunch on Friday 24th November 2023 at the Rose Hotel, Tralee. Newly elected Tralee Chamber President Stephen Stack, along with keynote speakers David Walsh, CEO of Halocare and President of MTU Prof. Maggie Cusack attended the sold-out event.

Speaking at

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Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland ‘REEdI’ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/rethinking-engineering-education-in-ireleand-reedi/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/rethinking-engineering-education-in-ireleand-reedi/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/rethinking-engineering-education-in-ireleand-reedi/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:00 +0100

Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland ‘REEdI’ presented by Munster Technological University is an €8.9 million project that is redefining engineering education and positioning the country at the forefront of the field.

REEdI equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for the

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Pathways of Possibilities at Kerry College https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/pathways-of-possibilities-at-kerry-college/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/pathways-of-possibilities-at-kerry-college/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/pathways-of-possibilities-at-kerry-college/ Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0100

At Kerry College, the pathways of possibility are endless. With campuses spread across the county, students have the opportunity to explore diverse educational landscapes. Whether you aspire to master the world of technology, delve into hospitality or excel in business, Kerry College paves the way

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MA Regenerative Tourism (Online) at MTU https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/regenerative-tourism-ma-mtu/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/regenerative-tourism-ma-mtu/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/regenerative-tourism-ma-mtu/ Sat, 08 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +0100

Regenerative tourism in its most simple definition, seeks to ensure travel and tourism reinvest in people, places and nature and that it supports the long-term renewal and flourishing of our social-ecological systems (Dredge, 2022). Regenerative tourism offers a ground-breaking set of solutions to

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National Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Officially Launched by Kerry Education https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/national-wind-turbine-maintenance-technician-apprenticeship-officially-launched-by-kerry-education/ https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/national-wind-turbine-maintenance-technician-apprenticeship-officially-launched-by-kerry-education/#comments https://www.discoverkerry.com/blog/post/national-wind-turbine-maintenance-technician-apprenticeship-officially-launched-by-kerry-education/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Niall Collins TD, has officially launched the Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB) Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. This 3-year apprenticeship programme aims to provide

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