The Tinahely Courthouse Arts Centre

The courthouse in Tinahely was built in 1843, but by the 1950s it was used as much for community activities such as dances and movies as for court sessions. By the 1980s it had fallen into complete disrepair and disuse, and had become, moreover, a serious eyesore in the village; so a local committee formed to take on the task of restoring the building. With the aid of grants from FAS (the Training and Employment Authority) which enabled hiring and training local youths to carry out the work, and local fundraising for the cost of materials, the courthouse was restored in time to open as a centre for arts, culture and heritage in January, 1996. It is now a beautiful heritage building and one of the main landmarks in the town, open Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-5pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm during exhibitions. Visitors are always welcome.