Renewed efforts are underway to build a GAA museum in Kerry - but by two rival towns.
Killarney argues its proposals are more financially viable due to the large number of visitors that the town attracts. Tralee, on the other hand, insists it could attract some much needed tourism of its own if it were allowed to display the Kingdom's footballing jewels.
Both towns lay claim to be at the centre of GAA in the county.
In Killarney plans are in place for a cultural and sporting centre, including a GAA museum that would chart the many successes of Kerry football, including a record 37 All-Ireland SFC title victories.
Those in Tralee have long argued that being the county's capital, it is they that should be hosting any homage to the Kingdom's footballing heritage.
In 2012, councillors in Tralee accused Killarney of "trying to grab what they can" as both towns competed for the right to build the museum. In the end, Killarney won out and planning permission was granted for a cultural and sporting centre at Fitzgerald Stadium, with those in that town stating that it is the only place for a GAA museum in the county, given the history of the stadium itself and the number of footballers brought up nearby.
The idea to house the centre in Killarney came from former county player Michael Gleeson, now a councillor. He has been fighting for the project for the last 17 years. He argues that Killarney can make the project, which will cost €4million, financially viable.
Despite planning being approved, no funding was ever forthcoming from Fáilte Ireland. Until now that is. The tourism authority makes provision for the museum in its new plans for the town, but adds that it needs to be attractive for families. Councillors in Killarney, in recent weeks, agreed to push for funding again.
On this renewed momentum, Michael Gleeson told RTÉ's Barry Lenihan: "There is an enormous amount of memorabilia that needs to be saved and protected, that needs to be displayed to young people and to the diaspora that come back home.
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"There is no place where this memorabilia can go on permanent display. I'm now 75 years of age and unless it progresses fairly quickly I will scarcely be around to see it come to fruition.
"I have no interest in the world in internecine strife between Killarney and Tralee, but the survival of an entity like this will be about footfall and Killarney has the footfall. At least 70% of the people who come to Killarney radiate out through the rest of the county.
"It's tempus fugit at this point. We can't wait forever."
What about the word from Tralee?
Planning permission on the site in Killarney expires next year, so Tralee eyes an opportunity.
Stephen Fernane, a journalist with The Kerryman, said that the time has arrived to "establish a museum in the county's capital".
He rejects the notion that the museum would be more financially viable in Killarney.
"I don't think Killarney would notice the museum," he added.
"If you had it in the centre of Tralee, it would give a major boost to our local businesses. Killarney are a way ahead on this but it's time Tralee upped its game, pulled up its sleeves and went after this.
"The museum would hold people in the town for longer. We are a couple of points behind in this game but there is still plenty of the time left. All that's missing is the will."
