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Construction of a 3-storey mixed-use building comprising a 72-room tourist hostel…

Flynn's Field, Townspark, Carrick on Shannon

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The story so far

Application timeline

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4 Jul 2025Application received
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Why it matters locally

The proposal concerns Flynn's Field, Townspark, Carrick on Shannon. Proposal excerpt: “construction of a 3-storey mixed-use building comprising a 72-room tourist hostel with associated facilities and three ground floor retail units with maintained pedestrian access to Bridge Street via a ground-level right…”

Location & nearby applications

Flynn's Field, Townspark, Carrick on Shannon

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Documents & sources

Leitrim County Council · Reference 2560174

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Source records and verification details

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Proposal: Council record · legacy batch; original response hash unavailable

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Full description from the council file

construction of a 3-storey mixed-use building comprising a 72-room tourist hostel with associated facilities and three ground floor retail units with maintained pedestrian access to Bridge Street via a ground-level right of way. The ground floor will accommodate hostel reception, café, staff facilities, admin office, linen store, toilets, service areas including bin and bike storage, and three retail units (507m²) with direct access to the street. ESB substation and switch room accessed from Flynn’s field. The 1st and 2nd floor will contain guest accommodation in a range of room types including double, family, accessible, and shared dormitory-style rooms, designed to accommodate up to 244 guests. The development includes all ancillary hostel facilities such as co-working area, luggage storage, utility/service rooms and extensive roof-mounted solar panels to optimise Energy consumption. There is provision for 5 staff parking spaces to the rear. The total gross floor area of the proposed development is 3,522m², comprising 3,015 square metres allocated to hostel use and 507 square metres for retail use.

Application details

Reference: 2560174
Site address: Flynn's Field, Townspark, Carrick on Shannon
Homes in source field: 0 (proposal, not completions)
Reported floor area (m²): 0
Application type: PERMISSION
Latest reported outcome: Not yet valid
Date received: July 04, 2025
Authority: Leitrim County Council

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Area: Carrick-on-Shannon