Planning application received: Change of use from derelict disused national school to residential dwelling including the creation o

A new planning application has been lodged with Sligo County Council for the former national school on the Carrowmore estate in Geevagh. The proposal, submitted by Jason and Kate Doyle, seeks to change the use of the derelict building from a disused school to a residential dwelling. In addition, the application includes the creation of further residential accommodation as part of the conversion.

The application was received on 3 July 2026 and is currently in the “New Application” status. The council has set a decision date for 27 August 2026. No details have yet been released regarding the exact nature or size of the proposed dwelling units, but the applicants have indicated that the conversion would involve significant refurbishment of the existing structure.

The Carrowmore site is located in Geevagh, County Sligo, and the change of use will bring new residential life to a building that has stood vacant for many years. The council’s decision will determine whether the historic school can be repurposed to meet contemporary housing needs while preserving its architectural heritage.

For full details, see Sligo County Council planning application reference 2660272.

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