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Kerry Group expected to announce 800 jobs today

Up to 800 new jobs are expected to announced this morning for Co Kildare by the Kerry Group.

The group, which has its headquarters in Tralee, employs more than 24,000 people worldwide supplying food products to 140 countries.

Among its products are globally recognised brands such as Denny, Dairygold, Dawn, Galtee, Cheesestrings and Charleville.