Permission sought in Sligo for improvement works at 83-year-old theatre

By Philip Rooney, The Sligo Champion

An application has been lodged with Sligo County Council seeking planning permission for significant improvement works to be carried out at St Brigid’s Hall, Wolfe Tone Square, Tubbercurry.

St Brigid’s Hall has been serving the community of Tubbercurry for 83 years since it first opened in July 1943. The Hall is a community hub for a variety of events including sport, drama, dance and music.

The application, lodged by the St Brigid’s Hall Committee, seeks permission to demolish the front canopy of the hall and construct a new two-storey entrance foyer with alterations to the front facade of the building.

Planning permission is also sought for the construction of a two-storey green room extension to the rear and side of the hall, including new stage access door from Teach Laighne car park.

The application also seeks permission for re-roofing works to be carried out to part of St Brigid’s Hall as well as upgrading the existing pedestrian pathway which connects Wolfe Tone Square with Teach Laighne car park.

It is also intended to carry out works to the entrance area to the front of the hall with permission sought to enhance the public realm within the St. Brigid’s Hall forecourt.