Council to purchase Mayo House

MAYO County Council is to purchase Mayo House, at Moneen in Castlebar.

The local authority has been leasing the building since 2018 and is now going to exercise an option to buy it.

Elected members were told of the acquisition in the chief executive's monthly report at yesterday's (Monday) meeting of the council.

Mayo County Council previously leased the second floor of Cedar House at Moneen for over 10 years to accommodate approximately 35 staff. Following the sale of part of the building and the expiry of the lease, the council moved to Mayo House in 2018.

Mayo House extends to approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and can accommodate 46 staff.

The original agreement was for a lease for two years with a possible one-year extension and an option to buy the premises from the owner which was due to expire in February 2022.

Having considered all relevant aspects including continuing a lease, the property being sold to another party, the price and ongoing office accommodation requirements, Mayo County Council has issued notice to the owner to avail of the option to purchase and it is expected that the purchase will be completed in late February/early March.

The move to purchase was welcomed by Councillor Donna Sheridan who said it is a very good building in the town.