A landmark Killarney building which houses a hugely popular restaurant has changed hands.

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The building at 25-26 Plunkett Street has been bought by Sheahan’s family business who have been leasing the property and running The Porterhouse restaurant since 2011.

It was previously an electrical goods store before it was transformed and became home to the busy casual dining restaurant.

“We would like to thank the O’Leary family for their support over the years. This is a very exciting development for us and we look forward to continuing to build on the success of the business,” said Sinéad Sheahan.

There are close on 60 people employed in The Porterhouse and a recruitment campaign is currently underway to grow the team for the busy 2024 summer season.

The Sheahan family has recently celebrated four decades in the hospitality and retail business, currently employing over 400 people locally.

The family acknowledges that the success has been possible because of the very passionate and talented teams involved in each facet of the business.

“We are grateful for our dedicated team, many of whom have been working with us since the beginning of The Porterhouse,” Sinéad said.

“I would like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our general manager Edward O’Donoghue, floor manager Trish O’Donoghue and head chef Tadhg Corkery, as well as our wider team who have contributed to making The Porterhouse what it is today.
“We are also so grateful to the local people who have been loyal customers and we appreciate their support,” Sinéad added.
The Porterhouse continues to trade seven days a week, opening daily from 5pm and the opening hours will be extended in the busier season ahead. The team is currently finalising new menus but loyal customers can rest assured that all the old favourites will remain.