'It's a distillery, not Rapunzel’s castle' - Locals object to Dingle distillery expansion

The company also plans to provide a shuttle bus service from the centre of Dingle for visitors during summer months

The Dingle Distillery was established in 2012 by the late businessman, Oliver Hughes (pictured) and his cousin, Liam LaHart who also set up the Porterhouse pub and craft brewery group, in an old saw mill on the western edge of Dingle with the first whiskey produced at the plant released in 2015. Photo: Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus

Plans for a major expansion of the Dingle Distillery, including a new visitor centre in Dingle, have been placed on hold following objections from a number of local residents.

Two appeals have been lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the recent decision of Kerry County Council to grant planning permission for a large-scale redevelopment at one of the country's best-known artisan distilleries.