Courthouse To Be Preserved

In 2021, Kanturk court house revealed etchings, a photo, coded escape plans, and signatures of volunteers.

TD Michael Moynihan expressed: “[This] is a vital part of Ireland’s history as a whole”.

When he posted a photo of a volunteer’s signature - Padraig Cronin of Millstreet - descendants reached out to him. And this has happened more than a few times since!

Now, plans have been revealed to turn the building into a museum, art and culture centre, and a remote working hub.

Outside of Kilmainham Jail, this is the only graffiti from that era, making these two unique sister sites in the fight for independence. Unfortunately, some of the signatures and work have been lost to time and wear. But the renovated roof and new doors put in place kept many safe.

This €6 million project is sure to prove invaluable to the town and in keeping our history alive.

Just a small snippet of the work that lingers on the Kanturk Courthouse walls.