Kerry is a unique blend of history and innovation, where tradition meets new ideas and diverse communities come together. This blog is a space to explore local stories, gain fresh insights, and share experiences. Check back often for the latest updates and recent success stories in Kerry!
Kerry’s Young Voices Unite at Annual Youth Conference Over 150 students from every corner of Kerry came together in Tralee for the 2025 Kerry Comhairle na nÓg Annual Youth Conference, a dynamic day of discussion, learning, and collaboration. The event highlighted the importance of communication…
Knocknagoshel NS Named Class of the Year While Cromane NS Celebrates Community Spirit Two Kerry primary schools have done the county proud, taking top honours at this year’s Junior Entrepreneur Programme (JEP) Awards 2025, which celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in classrooms across the…
Kerry Education and Training Board (Kerry ETB), through its Business Support Unit at Kerry College (BSU), is excited to announce the successful completion of the ICDL Digital Marketing pilot programme. The programme wrapped up this week with 14 participants taking their final exams. Launched in…
2024 Kerry Science Festival Ignites Curiosity with Theme of Regeneration and a Focus on Sustainability, Equality, and Innovation Munster Technological University (MTU) has unveiled an exciting lineup for the 2024 Kerry Science Festival, now in its 9th year. Sponsored by Science Foundation Ireland…
Dr Fiona Boyle, Head of Department of STEM and Director of the REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) project at Munster Technological University, has been awarded the prestigious title of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Advance HE. Dr Boyle is MTU's first…
As the Leaving Cert results are released, the anxiety about your future might start creeping in. It’s easy to feel that these results will determine the rest of your life, but the truth is far more liberating. Your Leaving Cert results are just one piece of the puzzle, and the journey ahead is…
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…
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…
Today (Tuesday 24th October) MTU hosted a reception for Mr Norio Maruyama, Ambassador of Japan to Ireland along with management from JRI America Inc. based at the Kerry Technology Park, adjacent to the MTU North Campus Mr. Norio Maruyama was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…
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…