Hopes local GAA jobs initiative will be rolled out nationwide

A jobs fair, organised by the GAA in Kerry to help tackle unemployment in the county, could be a template for the association nationally.

The initiative comes as many of Kerry’s smaller GAA clubs struggle to survive. Close to half of the county’s 76 clubs no longer have a minor team.

The jobs event will be held in Killarney this Friday with information being provided on 200 vacancies available in Kerry and a further 3,500 nationally.