Markree Castle, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
Construction of 10 guest accommodation units within the grounds of Markree Castle.
2560535 · Sligo County Council · Lodged 17 December 2025
- Reference
- 2560535
- Authority
- Sligo County Council
- Register status
- In progress
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 December 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building 10 detached one-bedroom guest accommodation units at Markree Castle. The works, which are within the curtilage of a protected structure, also include upgrading a lane to a service road and expanding the car park.
- Residential units
- 10
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Official record
Development description
Construct 10 no. Detached 1 bedroom guest accommodation units, upgrade existing lane to become service road, form extension to existing car-parking area, make connection to existing waste-water treatment system and upgrade percolation area, carry out landscaping and all ancillary site works at markree castle, collooney, co sligo. F91ae81. These works are within the curtilage of a protected structure, markree castle rps no. 294 cdp. This planning application is accompanied by an environmental impact assessment screening report and a natura impact assessment.
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden House, Markree Castle, Collooney | Nov 2025 | €165,000 | 155 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received17 December 2025
- Further information requested18 February 2026
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