'Smallest house in Mayo' is being demolished

WHAT is widely considered Mayo's smallest house is being demolished today.

Work has started on the construction of a new retail unit and apartments at Shamble Street in Castlebar.

The first phase of the work involves demolishing a former residence, understood to be the smallest in the county, and an old shop.

Behind the project is Carline Gaughan. She was granted planning permission for the development by Mayo County Council last year.