Mayo dance hall from the glory days of showbands hits the market

Mayo dance hall from the glory days of showbands hits the market

The exterior of the Belcarra Dance Hall, facing onto the Castlebar/Belcarra road at the village entrance

An iconic former dance hall in a Mayo village has been put on the market.

The Belcarra Dance Hall is now for sale through Flannelly Auctioneers.

The property fronts the main Castlebar/Belcarra road on the entrance to the village and sits on a detached, standalone site offering parking and a turnabout area.

Many of the building’s original features have been maintained since the heyday of the Belcarra Dance Hall, also known as the Arcadia Ballroom. On entering the property, the reception, original cloakroom and services rooms are located to the front of the building.

The well-kept interior of the Belcarra Dance Hall
The well-kept interior of the Belcarra Dance Hall

The lobby opens into the central circular dance hall, 54ft x 27’, with five rooms off this central room.

Flannelly Auctioneers have said the offers the charming original features and would suit a variety of uses, subject to planning permission.

Price on application.

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