Open Week 2024
Kerry College is delighted to announce the much-anticipated Open Week 2024, offering an exciting opportunity for prospective learners and their families to explore the renowned education, training, and support that our college has to offer across our Killorglin, Listowel, and Tralee based campuses.
From February 19th to 23rd, Kerry College will open its doors to all those eager to learn about the diverse range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and supportive community that sets us apart. This event is a not-to-be-missed chance for aspiring learners to gain first-hand experience and insight into the life changing journey that awaits them at Kerry College.
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be inside a Wind Turbine; or surf the Wild Atlantic waves? Enjoy a range of interactive demos, experience virtual reality sessions, and immerse yourself in an area you wish to explore! Engage with our education and training team. Gain valuable insights into our wide range of programmes, from cutting-edge technology courses to skills based programmes to the arts and humanities.
Take a guided tour of campus facilities and meet current learners. Experience firsthand all the information and advice they have to offer. Learn about our strong industry partnerships and the numerous opportunities for work experience and career development, which set our learners on the path to success.
Interact with our dedicated Learning Support, Admissions team and Guidance teams to discover the comprehensive range of resources available to ensure every learner’s success throughout their Kerry College journey.
Book your Campus Tour here!
Monavalley Campus Events
Enjoy our ‘Further Options’ event on Monday 19th February between 5.30pm-8pm at our Monavalley Campus where you can explore a diverse range of courses and apprenticeships and gain insights into potential career paths.
Amazon Web Services Fibre Splicing Workshop takes place on Tues 20th and Wed 21st between 8am-5pm. LIMITED PLACES. Register here.
Get your tickets for the annual Apprenticeship Open Evening, taking place on Thurs 22nd between 5pm-8pm. This not-to-be-missed event is open to all those ready to kickstart their career and gain hands-on experience in a trade. Register here.
Clash Road Campus Events
Don’t miss our Kerry College Information Event on Tuesday 20th between 5pm-7pm. Join us for an insightful and inspiring evening featuring comedian, author, and mental health advocate, Rory O’Connor! Discover the exciting opportunities that await you in Kerry College.
Discover our exceptional Beauty Therapy building at the Kerry College of Beauty Open Evening on Wed 21st from 5pm-8pm. Come along to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and meet our instructors with ample experience across the industry. Whether you’re passionate about skincare, makeup artistry, or holistic therapies, this event is your gateway to building a future within the beauty industry.
Listowel Campus Events
You will be spoiled for choice as Listowel Campus hosts many guest speakers on Thursday 22nd between 5pm-7pm.
- Katie Hannon, RTE journalist, radio and host of her own self-titled weekly current affairs television programme. (Listowel Main Campus, 6pm-7pm)
- Entrepreneur Lizzy Lyons, Head Chef and a regular on Ireland AM’s cookery slot. (Listowel Main Campus, 5pm-6pm)
- Tracey Grimes, boasting over 9 years of expertise, serves as one of Ireland’s Head Educators for Pre-Bonded & Tape Hair Extensions and will be on site. (Listowel Hairdressing Building, 5pm-6pm)
Killorglin Campus Events
Avail of our FREE bus service operating from the towns of Tralee and Killarney to Killorglin Campus on Monday 19th. To find out more and secure your seat, click HERE.
Learn about careers in the Great Outdoors from tree planting to high altitude guiding. Gain insights on forging a fulfilling career in outdoor pursuits from the instructors’ own experiences in addiction treatment, youth work, private training, and corporate events. Explore how each path intertwines with nature, education, and personal growth, inspiring your own meaningful journey under the open sky.
Check out our Scuba Skills Showcase and experience the mastery of our scuba diving instructor learners in a captivating demonstration of essential diving skills and safety protocols at our campus lake.
Embrace serenity and strength at our Yoga Mastery Event. Dive into the transformative world of yoga! Join us to witness essential poses and techniques, inquire about our courses, and deepen your understanding of this ancient practice.
Kerry College Open Week 2024 enables individuals to envision themselves as part of our diverse and thriving community, where dreams become a reality.
Killarney Events
Join us for the Killarney Open Day at 25 High Street, Killarney on Wednesday 21st February between 10am and 6pm. Connect with the Admissions Team, Current Learners, Teachers, Instructors, the Apprenticeship Team, the Business Support Unit, Representatives from our Pathways Programmes, and many more! Come along to find out about the suite of full-time and part-time courses available in Killarney. Furthermore, find out about transport, childcare and financial supports available to help you access your Kerry College journey to success.
Our door is open to everyone – including school tours, parents/guardians and walk-ins. It is a chance for parents, school leavers, job seekers, career changers, those who wish to re-skill or up-skill, and guidance professionals to see the range of full-time and part-time courses for employment, college progression, professional development, and apprenticeships on offer. Get your tickets today at: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/801584660297?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information contact our Admissions Office on (066) 7149696/(064) 6622593.
[[Getting to Open Week 2024]]
Getting to Listowel on Thursday 22nd February 2024
- R11a – MOUNTCOAL – LYREACROMPANE – PALLAS – FINUGE – LISTOWEL
- R60 – MOYVANE – TARBERT – BALLYLONGFORD – ASDEE – LISTOWEL
Bus Eireann Routes
- Bus Éireann Route 272, Tralee – Listowel – Ballybunion
- Expressway Route 13, Limerick – Adare – Listowel – Tralee
Getting to Tralee between Feb 19th-23rd 2024
- ROUTE 274 TRALEE – ARDFERT – BALLYHEIGUE – CAUSEWAY – BALLYDUFF – BALLYBUNION -ASDEE – BALLYLONGFORD – TARBERT
- R37 – THE GLEN – BALLINSKELLIGS – CAHERSIVEEN – KELLS – GLENBEIGH – KILLORGLIN – TRALEE (every Tuesday and Thurs)
- R2 – CURROW – FARRANFORE – FIRIES – BALLYFINNANE – TRALEE (Every Tuesday)
- R80 – BANNA – ARDFERT – TRALEE
- R22 – KERRYHEAD – BALLYHEIGUE – ARDFERT – TRALEE
- ROUTE 283 – CURROW – CURRANS – KERRY AIRPORT – FARRANFORE – FIRIES – BALLYFINNANE – FARMERS BRIDGE – TRALEE
Bus Eireann Routes
- Expressway Route 13, Limerick – Adare – Listowel – Tralee
- Bus Éireann Route 40, Tralee – Rosslare Europort
Dublin Coach
Irish Rail
Getting to Killarney on Wednesday 21st February 2024
- ROUTE 280 WATERVILLE – CAHERSIVEEN – GLENBEIGH – KILLORGLIN – BEAUFORT – FOSSA – KILLARNEY
- R57 – GNEEVEGUILLA – KILLARNEY
Bus Eireann Routes
Dublin Coach
Irish Rail
Getting to Killorglin on Monday 19th February 2024
FREE BUS from Tralee/Killarney Admissions Offices to Killorglin Campus
- Leaving from the Killarney Admissions Office (V93 X529) at 11am; Return Bus leaves Killorglin Campus at 3pm.
- Leaving from the Tralee Admissions Office (V93 K44T) at 12:30pm; Return Bus leaves Killorglin Campus at 4pm.
To Book your FREE seat, click HERE.
- ROUTE 280 WATERVILLE – CAHERSIVEEN – GLENBEIGH – KILLORGLIN – BEAUFORT – FOSSA – KILLARNEY
Bus Eireann Routes