Gilroy's Bar, Main Street, Enniscrone
Installation of a wall mural depicting a man rowing a currach on the gable of Gilroy's Bar.
2370 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 3 July 2023
- Reference
- 2370
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 July 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a wall mural on the east-facing gable of Gilroy's Bar on Main Street, Enniscrone. The mural, by artist Nick Blow, depicts 'a man rowing a currach' to highlight the town's heritage as a fishing port.
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Official record
Development description
Development consisting of a wall mural on gable facing east by artist nick blow depicting 'a man rowing a currach' referencing the historic nature of the town as a fishing port to highlight this culture and heritage that remains today and all ancillary site works
Land-use zoning
What this land is zoned for
“Objective: Promote the development of a dynamic mix of uses able to create and sustain viable town and village centres. Commercial (including retail), residential, leisure, community, office and suitable enterprise uses are supported in mixed-use zones,”
National zoning type: Mixed Use, general development, opportunity/proposal site
Objective set by the Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030 (2024–2030). The planning authority decides each application on its own merits — this is the zoning context, not a compliance assessment.
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Recent sales nearby
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2 Rath Ghlas, Enniscrone, County Sligoprice excludes VAT | Sept 2025 | €365,639 | 191 m |
| Carrowluffock South, Enniscrone, Sligo | Aug 2025 | €350,000 | 191 m |
| 4 Rath Ghlas, Enniscroneprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €348,018 | 191 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 July 2023
- Decision due27 August 2023
- Decision issued25 August 2023
- Grant issued29 September 2023
- Permission expiry28 September 2028
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