Landmark Templeshannon building is up for auction Caught with cocaine at home
of interest in it.’
One of the difficulties perhaps facing any potential new owners is that the building is a protected structure and would require some work, having been vacant for eight years. However, Mr O’Dowd believes that the building carries wonderful potential for anyone wishing to use it for its initial purpose of a nursing home.
‘Potentially, it would probably suit someone looking to keep it as a nursing home,’ he said. ‘ The main reason for this is that it’s a protected structure. Also the demands for nursing homes currently seems to be on the rise and there are certain grants available from the government for this type of thing. However, there are other uses for it. It could be turned into apartments or something like that, although this could take a bit of work.’
The complete site will go under the hammer on April 18 and potential investors are encouraged to register their interest in advance at www.bidx1.com.
With the regeneration of Templeshannon high on the agenda for Wexford County Council, it is hoped that the premises will provide an ideal investment opportunity for some developer and will further breathe new life into the area. ALAN BURKE of 3 Sean Browne Court in Enniscorthy was caught with €50 worth of cocaine when gardaí searched his home in July of 2016.
The 29-year-old attended the District Court in Wexford where he was eager to have the matter finalised a year and a half later.
Solicitor Ed King told Judge John Cheatle that his client was drawing disability payments after being involved in a serious accident before Christmas.
Burke had attended his brother’s wedding on the date in question, said Mr King, who added that the accused was now free of drugs.
The judge told the defendant to make a contribution of €100 to the Cornmarket Project by May 10 as an alternative to conviction.