Elected Kerry councillors will write to the Education Minister to explore the possibility of setting up an Irish American college.
It follows a motion from Independent councillor Podge Foley at the full meeting of Kerry County Council
He says strong links already exist with universities in America like Harvard and Notre Dame.
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Cllr Foley believes such a college should be set up in Ireland, facilitating students from both nations to study Irish American history, genealogy, arts and culture.
The motion was seconded by independent councillor Niall Botty O’Callaghan.
