చాలా 5904122, The Convent, Lahinch Road, Ennistymon, Co Clare, Ennistymon, Co. Clare

This once truly spectacular building on 1.2 Ha (circa 2.96 acres) is located just off the main Lahinch-Ennistymon Road in the market town of Ennistymon.
Ennistymon is an ideal location for a new development. It is a small picturesque market town located just 26 km north of Ennis, the principal town of Co Clare. The convent is located just off the main Lahinch-Ennistymon Road, beside the roman catholic church, in close proximity to Lahinch Beach and Golf Course (2km.) and North Clare amenities. It is also just 25 minute drive to the M17 & M18 motorway for those commuting to the employment centres of Shannon International Airport (49km), Limerick (65km) and Galway (89km).

Formally a nunnery and also part of the primary school, this property has gone into disrepair following the building and expansion of the new schools and the subsequent sale of this building. The site encompasses the Old Convent Building and has planning for 30 units for retirees over 55 years.

Generally the property is circa 930sq.m (10,000 sq. ft) in size, with concrete first floor in part of the building. It is located on circa 1.2 Ha. (2.96 acres) of ground with room for further development and parking to the side and rear. It once housed a church for the nuns on the second floor as well as large classrooms, kitchens, living rooms and living accommodation through-out the building.

Planning has been granted P19/333 and is due to expire in January 2025.
The planning was granted for

1. For refurbishment of the original convent building and the construction of an extension to include 12 two bedroomed apartments with a doctors room, day room and laundry facilities,
2. The construction of a new three storey building to the rear of the existing convent building consisting of 18 two bedroom apartments.
3. The demolition of outbuildings to the rear of the existing convent building. All in connection with the development of a retirement village at the address.

The site was Community only when planning was granted in 2020 and has now been re zoned to mixed use residential with a small portion remaining community under the The Clare County Development plan 2023- 2029.

A local housing agency is happy to lease/purchase units from the developer if interested as there is a grant available of '¬80,000 per unit from the council with a 25 year lease back scheme.