Big developments in Mayo town centre revival
A number of significant developments are taking place to herald the revival of Main Street in Castlebar following years of decline.
Works are nearing completion on two major investments on the lower end of the thoroughfare.
The biggest one is the transformation by Dermot Fadden of the former Upper Crust and Lavelle Bakery site into a state-of-the-art commercial premises.
The multi-million-euro investment is due to be completed within the coming months when details will be revealed in respect of how Mr. Fadden's company, 6th Sense Global Designs, plans to fully utilise the impressive property.
Directly across the street, an extension has been carried out at Bridge St., one of the county town's most popular licensed premises.
The proprietors, the Swift family, have yet to confirm a date for its official opening.
Further up the street, the former sweet shop located beside Supermacs and Papa John's has been sold by Kevin Beirne Auctioneers, leading to speculation that it will reopening as a business entity.
Placed on the property market in recent weeks is the prime retail property where Prendergast's Men’s and Boys Wear previously traded.
This consists of 2,000 square feet of commercial space and has considerable potential in the heart of the town.
Auctioneer Brian Moran, who is handling the sale, outlined: "This is probably the finest retail unit to come on to the market in Castlebar in recent times and the property requires absolutely no expense.
"It is being sold as a going concern or with vacant possession."
There are also plans to convert a long-standing derelict building at Main Street into a commercial property.
A local firm, Jackita Limited, is awaiting a decision on its planning application for the demolition of a derelict site and construction of a new mixed-use building comprising of a retail unit at ground flood level and two apartments on the second floor.
A number of unconfirmed reports have linked a major supermarket chain with the planned investment.