Join Us for an Exciting Week of Discovery and Opportunities!
Kerry College Open Week 2025 is your chance to explore our campuses, meet our expert staff and learners and experience firsthand what our courses have to offer. Whether you’re a school leaver, career changer or just curious about further education and training there’s something for you!
Group Tours can be booked by email at [email protected] or by calling (066) 71 49696 | (064) 6622593!
Walk-ins are welcome! Didn’t book a tour? No problem! Simply join one at any of the time slots listed below.
📍 Location: Kerry College Killorglin Campus 🕘 Time: 10AM - 4PM with scheduled tours 🚌 Complimentary Shuttle Service Available – Pick-up from Annadale Road parking lot, Killorglin.
Killorglin Campus Open Day – Monday, 24th February 2025, V93 EY00
DAY TIME EVENTS
Tour Schedule:
- Tour 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Tour 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Tour 3: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Outdoor & Adventure Courses Spotlight:
🌿 Nature-Based Early Learning & Care – Explore the QQI Level 5 program focusing on innovative, nature-integrated early learning practices.
🥾 Outdoor Activity Instructor Training – Details on professional qualifications and pathways into careers in adventure sports and outdoor recreation.
🏄Surf Instructor & Beach Lifeguard Certification – Learn about becoming a certified surf instructor and beach lifeguard.
🤿Scuba Diving Instructor – Discover the exciting professional pathway to becoming a certified scuba diving instructor.
🧘Yoga Teacher & Outdoor Wellbeing Facilitator – Explore the QQI Level 5 & ITEC certification programme combining yoga instruction with outdoor wellness facilitation. 🍂Ecology and Practical Fieldwork Skills – Learn about careers in environmental science, sustainability and conservation through hands-on ecological practices.
✅Pathways Programmes – General Learning Level 3 and 4.
🏫Evening Training – Adapted Physical Activity | Mountain Skills | River Safety and Rescue
Can’t make it on the day? Stop in to our Monavalley Campus Open Days and visit the Killorglin Campus stand that will be on display there. Read more below!
EVENING EVENT
FIND YOUR PATH!
🎤 Guidance and Course Information Session | 6PM – 8PM | Monday 24th February | The Lodge, Market Street, Killorglin V93 AY09
Meet instructors, industry representatives, and past learners at this pop-up event. Hear from experts about career guidance, application and interview preparation and much more!
📍 Location: Kerry College Monavalley Campus 🕘 Time: 10AM - 4PM with scheduled tours!
Monavalley Campus Open Days – Tuesday and Wednesday, 25th and 26th February 2025, V92 PW50
DAY TIME EVENTS
Tour Schedule: Tuesday 25th February
- Tour 1: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM
- Tour 2: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tour Schedule: Wednesday 26th February
- Tour 1: 10:00AM – 12:00 PM
- Tour 2: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Tour 3: 12:00PM – 2:00PM
- Tour 4: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM
- Tour 5: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💡 Explore Courses in:
- Business, Technology & Software Development
- Apprenticeships & Trades (Special Apprenticeship Evening on February 27th! Read more below.)
- Health, Social Studies & Education
- Creative Industries & Media
- Sports & Outdoor Education (Killorglin Campus Stand)
👥 Industry Speakers & Learner Ambassadors – Gain real-world insights and career advice.
🚀 Fully Interactive Experience! Our workshops are open, exhibits are in place, and instructors are ready to engage with you through live demonstrations and discussions. Expect a dynamic, hands-on event where you can explore different career paths and get your questions answered directly by experts.
⏳ Plan Your Visit: Each Monavalley tour requires a minimum of two hours to fully experience the exhibits, interact with staff, and revisit areas of interest. With a packed itinerary, we recommend allowing extra time to make the most of your visit!
EVENING EVENTS
🧑💼 CAREERS & UPSKILLING INFORMATION EVENING | 6PM – 8PM | Monday 24th February | Monavalley Campus, Tralee, V92 PW50
Meet our team and find out more about:
Full-Time Courses | Part-Time & Evening Courses
Business Support Unit Courses | Adult Career Guidance
Application Criteria | Learner & Learning Supports
👨🏭 APPRENTICESHIP OPEN EVENING | 5:30PM – 8:30PM | Thursday 27th February | Monavalley Campus, Tralee, V92 PW50
Kick start your career with Kerry College! Don’t miss our annual Apprenticeship Open Evening to find out all you need to know about taking the next step.
Meet top employers like ESB, Dairymaster, Liebherr, An Garda Síochána, and many more. Whether you’re looking to enter a trade or explore exciting opportunities, this event is perfect for all ages. No booking necessary – just walk in!
Refreshments will be served. Come along and take the first step toward your future career!
Employers confirmed so far –
Adams of Tralee | Altrad | An Garda Siochana | Aqua Design | Avonmore Electrical | Buckley Agri | Cavan Monaghan ETB | Cork College of FET | Cremur | Dairymaster | Enercon | Energywise | ESB | Irish Crane & Lifting | Irish Defence Forces | Kellihers Garage | Keltic Heating | Kerry Mechanical Engineering | Liebherr | MSLEB | Nordex | O’Carroll Engineering | Office of Public Works | Scully Trailers | South West Engineering | T Nolan & Sons | Teagasc | TLI | TORC | University of Limerick
📍 Location: Kerry College Clash Road Campus 🕘 Time: 10AM-7PM with scheduled talks and demonstrations
Clash Road Campus Open Day – Tuesday, 25th February 2025, V92 Y991
DAY TIME EVENTS
What to Expect:
- Campus Tours & Course Information – Explore our classrooms, labs and facilities.
- Live Demonstrations – See hands-on skills in action across multiple disciplines.
- Career Guidance & Admissions Support – Get expert advice on your future path.
- Meet Our Learners & Teachers– Hear firsthand experiences from current learners.
Tour Schedule:
- Tour 1: 10:30AM – 11:30 AM
- Tour 2: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Tour 3: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
- Tour 4: 12:00PM – 1:00 PM
- Tour 5: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- Tour 6: 1:00PM – 2:00PM
- Tour 7: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
- Tour 8: 2:00PM – 3:00PM
- Tour 9: 2:30PM – 3:30PM
- Tour 10: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Featured Course Areas & Demonstrations:
🎨 Creative Arts & Media – Digital design, animation and multimedia production.
🔬 Science & Animal Care – Lab experiments, animal care techniques and applied science demos.
🏗️ Construction & Engineering – Hands-on skills demonstrations in carpentry and engineering.
🎶 Music & Sound Production – Live performances and recording studio showcases.
💼 Business & Legal Studies – Insights into business, administration and legal careers.
💪 Sports & Physiotherapy – Fitness testing, physiotherapy skills and coaching activities.
🍽️ Hospitality & Culinary Arts – Live cooking demonstrations and hospitality insights.
👩⚕️ Healthcare & Special Needs Assisting – Interactive displays and career guidance.
EVENING EVENTS
FIND YOUR PATH!
🎤 Guidance and Course Information Session | 5PM – 7PM | Clash Road Campus, V92 Y991
Meet teachers and learners at this evening event. Hear from experts about career guidance, application and interview preparation and much more!
🌸 Beauty Therapy Open Evening | Wednesday 26th February | 5PM – 7PM | Clash Road Campus, V92 Y991, Beauty Therapy Building, E-Block
Meet our instructors and current learners, ask questions, and explore our courses. Industry professionals will be on hand to share insights into exciting career opportunities in beauty.
📍 Location: Kerry College Denny Street Campus 🕘 Time: 4PM-7PM with talks and demonstrations. Campus Tours on request!
Denny Street Campus Open Day - Wednesday, 26th February 2025
🩺 Step into the Future of Healthcare at Kerry College! 🏥
Ever wondered what it’s like to train in a cutting-edge healthcare environment? Now’s your chance! Join us at Kerry College’s Denny Street Campus Open Evening and experience our state-of-the-art Nursing & Healthcare Simulation Suite firsthand.
From hands-on practice with our mid-fidelity patient simulator to exploring smart ICU beds, you’ll get a taste of the real-world nursing experience in a safe, modern, and interactive setting.
Whether you’re passionate about healthcare or just curious to see the future of medical training, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Come along and discover where your future in nursing and healthcare begins! 🚑💙
Meet instructors, industry representatives, and learners at this evening event.
Kerry College Admissions Officer Phena Mulligan will be there on the night to discuss the Tertiary Education programmes delivered at Kerry College. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to have all your queries answered!
📍 Location: Kerry College Listowel Campus 🕘 Time: 10AM-7PM 🎟️ Competitions & Prizes – Win a Tablet!
Listowel Campus Open Day – Thursday, 27th February 2025, V31 PC79
DAY TIME EVENTS
Tour Schedule:
- Tour 1: 10:00AM – 12:00 PM
- Tour 2: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Tour 3: 12:00PM – 2:00PM
- Tour 4: 1:00PM – 3:00 PM
- Tour 5: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Highlights:
- Campus Tours & Live Demonstrations – Explore our facilities and hands-on learning experiences.
- Guidance Talks & One-on-One Consultations – Find the right course for you.
- Specialist Talks on Healthcare, Business, Childcare, and More
- Quiet Time (3 PM – 4 PM) – Autism-friendly session for a relaxed campus experience.
EVENING EVENTS
FIND YOUR PATH!
🎤 Guidance and Course Information Session | 5PM – 7PM | Listowel Campus, V31 PC79
Meet teachers, Guidance Counselors, and Admissions experts at this evening event!
📍 Location: Kerry College Killarney 🕘 Time: 10AM-6PM
Killarney Admissions Office – Wednesday, 26th February 2025, V93 X529
Can’t make it to your preferred campus?
Stop in to the Killarney Admissions Office on Wednesday 26th February to discuss your options! Speak to teachers, instructors, admissions staff and more.