"[The renovation of Kilkenny City Hall
was conceived by Kilkenny Corporation
under the direction of James Patterson, mayor 1947-48
commenced under the direction of Thomas de Loughrey, mayor 1948-49
developed under the direction of James Monaghan, mayor 1949-50
brought to completion under the direction of John Leahy, mayor 1950-51-52. Reopened
17 January 1952. Simon Monaghan City Manager, Joseph Timmons, City Clerk]"