Tourist experience brings 22 tech jobs to Valentia

An American who fell in love with Valentia, Co Kerry, on a visit 12 years ago is to set up an enterprise on the island, leading to 22 new jobs.

Thomas Mastaglio, managing director of the Mymic Global computer technology company, yesterday said the company will set up in the former premises of the Valentia Island Cable Company, with the immediate creation of five jobs.

The US-based multinational provides safety training software products for maritimeindustries and plans to move into the offshore wind and wave energy areas.