Croí Conaithe scheme attracts strong interest in Mayo

THERE has been strong interest in Mayo in the Croí Conaithe scheme to bring vacant and derelict properties back into use.

Mayo County Council has received 222 applications, with 99 approved to date. The property breakdown in each municipal district is Ballina 18, Castlebar 24, Claremorris/Swinford 39 and Westport/Belmullet 18.

The update was provided by director of services Tom Gilligan at a housing committee meeting where he said the uptake has been 'very good'.