Decision on sale of former Mayo library property deferred

A DECISION on the sale of the former county library property at Mountain View in Castlebar has been deferred.

It was before the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council yesterday (Monday) for approval.

The property was put up for sale a number of months ago and the council propose to sell it to Mr. Ward McEllin, Meenavale, Mountain View, Castlebar, for a sum of €260,000, subject to contract.

Independent Councillor Michael Kilcoyne proposed that the matter be deferred to give members of the Castlebar Municipal District an opportunity to visit the site and view it, and then it could be considered further.

Councillor Martin McLoughlin seconded his proposal, saying further discussion is needed.

The council, in a report to elected members, said there are a number of development constraints with the site due to an ESB substation located on it, requiring accessway, and a significant difference in the level to the rear of the site with the adjoining property.