The former existing St. Clare’s Convent building in Gortamullin, Kenmare, Co. Kerry along…

Commenced date

30 Sep 2026

Planning permission

Local Authority Part 8

Local authority

Kerry County Council

Floor area

595 m²

Estimated construction value

€1.7m to €2.5mOur estimate from floor area and project type, at January 2026 prices, building works only. Not a stated figure. How we estimate

The former existing St. Clare’s Convent building in Gortamullin, Kenmare, Co. Kerry along with a 45 m² extension is to be converted to provide a building for the Kenmare Family Resource Centre and a new area office building for Kerry County Council along with a meeting room and 2 business incubation offices. The area of the site is 1.56 Ha, and the total floor area of the building is 595 m². The aim is to provide civic meeting space, Kerry County Council office space and a family resources centre that allows for a productive and efficient environment while ensuring the wellbeing of employees and building users. The proposed layout will ensure that the building is accessible to both staff and visitors with a wide range of abilities. The existing building will be sub-divided into 2 separate buildings. Building A - An office area, meeting room and associated facilities for use by Kerry County Council and Building B – office area, counselling rooms, art therapy room and resources rooms with associated facilities for the Kenmare Family Resource Centre who will provide support, counselling services, training and assistance to the community.