Kerry Larkin is a lecturer at IT Sligo with both sports industry and academic experience. Kerry has been active in designing and teaching modules within IT Sligo. In his role as a lecturer Kerry has created and fostered many community links and partnerships which have produced a wider benefit for IT Sligo and the region. Kerry has 20 years experience working in the outdoor sports industry with a particular emphasis on surfing and the development of the sport at third level and within the community. Kerry is actively involved in competitive surfing and has competed for Ireland at international level in 2013 and 2015.  Kerry holds numerous coaching qualifications in sport and has wide ranging experience in coaching, sport organisation and research support.