A property firm has purchased Tralee company Jim Finucane Auctioneers Ltd.

The real estate agency was established by the late Mr Finucane in 1997.

The former Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council and Fine Gael councillor passed away in November aged 68.

Tralee based company, Sherry Fitzgerald Stephenson Crean has purchased the business.

A spokesperson has confirmed the rental, sales, management and associated portfolio of Jim Finucane Auctioneers officially came under its ownership this week.