'Really big day for Killarney' as centre of excellence for tourism launched

Town's first third-level college will also provide apprenticeships for construction and new energy skills and will cater for 4,000 students

From left: Cllr Brendan Cronin, TD Brendan Griggin, Further Education Minister Simon Harris, Education Minister Norma Foley and chairman of Kerry ETB Jim Finucane at the announcement of a new college of further education in Killarney. Picture: Domnick Walsh 

Tens of millions of euro is to be invested in Killarney in a centre of excellence for tourism in what was billed as “a really big day” for the country's tourism capital.

The new college of further education will see students from across the country coming to Killarney for training and upskilling, Further Education Minister Simon Harris said.