Demolition underway of Mayo town centre 'eyesore' 

The demolition of long-standing derelict buildings on Ellison Street in Castlebar has been welcomed.

It is planned to put in place new housing on the site once the works are completed.

The vacant units have been a significant blot on the streetscape.

“I warmly welcome the demolition of the four derelict units on Ellison Street which have been an eyesore for too long. This marks a major step forward in regenerating the heart of Castlebar,” said Cllr Ger Deere.

He said the project will help restore some pride to the town centre of the county town.

“These buildings have been an eyesore for years and were repeatedly highlighted by councillors, including myself, as among the worst examples of dereliction in the town. Their removal is not only overdue but essential for restoring pride and confidence in our town centre,” Cllr Deere added.

In their, place 13 new homes, including a mix of studio, one-bed, two-bed, and three bed apartments will be built.

“This is exactly the type of targeted redevelopment Castlebar needs. Replacing dereliction with high quality housing bringing people back into the town centre and supporting local businesses.

“This project sends a strong message that dereliction will no longer be tolerated. I will continue to push for further action on vacant and neglected buildings and to support initiatives such as the Above the Shop grant which can help breathe new life into our town. I look forward to seeing the site