It was once the centre of justice but now the former Killorglin courthouse is to be turned into a new public amenity following a significant step forward in plans for the building in recent days.
Tributes paid to Seán Ó Súilleabháin, pioneer of Kerry way travelextra.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from travelextra.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Seán Ó Súilleabháin, who has died at the age of 83, was a passionate hillwalker, author of classic walk guides and founder of the Kerry Way. An early environmentalist and community activist, he was also the first chair of the Federation of Mountaineering Clubs of Ireland (FMCI) now Mountaineering Ireland and nurtured a widespread interest in the south-west landscape among the young and ever young.
The town of Killorglin has a rich history and now its stories are being brought to life with a digital heritage trail to provide information on unique locations across the town.