O'Modhráin Hall. File photograph.
Kildare County Council has announced that it is commencing a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in relation to O'Modhráin Hall in Newbridge.
The announcement was made on Friday, August 2 last.
The premises was sold by the trustees in 2017 with approval from the Charities Regulator.
The Mayor of Newbridge, Fine Gael councillor Peggy O'Dwyer, has welcomed the news.
She said: "This process will take time, but it is a positive development."
The planned use for the premises is unknown at present.
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