The first sheltered accommodation for the elderly in Monaghan could be developed in Castleblayney.
At a recent meeting of the Carrickamacross-Castleblayney MD councillors were told that work is on-going by the housing section to evaluate if the former fire station could be used for this purpose.
The executive stated that the vacant building is a ‘prime location’, and funding would be sought if the feasibility study gives the go ahead.
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Councillor Colm Carthy says there should be dedicated accommodation like this in every town but this is a positive start:
