New Dunleer Library expected to open by middle of next year
The former Bank of Ireland building was purchased for the provision of library services in Dunleer
Louth TD, Fergus O’Dowd, has welcomed an update he says he has received from Minister Heather Humphreys, that the new Dunleer Library is expected to open by the second or third quarter of 2024.
Commenting on the update, the Fine Gael TD said: “The former Bank of Ireland building was purchased under the Building Acquisition Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the provision of library services and a multi-purpose community space in Dunleer.
“I’m delighted to see that construction is expected to start early in the new year, the council also estimated that the project will be substantially completed in the latter half of Quarter 2 2024 with the much anticipated library expected to open soon afterwards.
“This is an issue I have been campaigning on alongside my colleagues Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council, Cllr Paula Butterly, and Cathaoirleach of the Ardee Municipal District, Cllr Doloes Minogue, since early in 2022 as it was quite clear that the current building could not cater for the ever expanding demand on services.
“This is great news for Dunleer and surrounds and will benefit many future generations in the community.”