Derelict Sites

Derelict Site Definition

The Derelict Sites Act, 1990, defines a derelict site as any land that “detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighbourhood of the land in question because of”:

Structures which are in a ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition, or

The neglected, unsightly or objectionable condition of the land or of structures on it, or

The presence, deposit or collection of litter, rubbish, debris or waste

The Council can force owners to clean up these sites. It may prosecute owners who do not comply with notices served, to purchase land compulsorily; and to carry out necessary work themselves and charge the owners for the cost.

  

Offences

Under the Derelict Sites Act 1990, it is an offence to:

Remove, damage or deface a notice posted by the local authority regarding a derelict site.

Fail to carry out the measures required by the local authority to prevent a property from being classed as derelict within an allotted time.

Fail to notify the local authority of the transfer of land or interest in land (other than by will or on an intestacy) from one person to another. Both parties must notify the local authority in writing within 4 weeks of the transfer.

Fail to notify the local authority of the transfer of land or interest in land by will or on an intestacy. The new owner must notify the local authority in writing within 6 months and the representative of the person under whose will or upon whose intestacy the transfer occurred must notify the local authority in writing within 2 months.

Prevent an authorised person from entering or carrying out authorised business on the derelict site.

Anyone who commits an offence under this Act can be prosecuted by the local authority.

  

Compulsory Purchase

The local authority can buy a derelict site in its area, either by agreement with the owner or by compulsory purchase. It must advertise the details of any proposed compulsory purchase in the local newspaper and send a notice to the owner or occupier of the land, giving information about how and where to object to the purchase. If an objection is made, the local authority cannot buy the land without the consent of An Bord Pleanála.

If An Bord Pleanála approves the compulsory purchase and the local authority has dealt with any objections received, the local authority can buy the land, using a vesting order.

  

Derelict Sites Levy

The derelict sites levy amounts to 7% of the market value of the land concerned. The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government may prescribe a higher percentage, which cannot be more than 10% of the market value.

Derelict Site Register

Number File Reference Address & type of Derelict Site Owner Urban Area Date Entered Valuation
1 DS 003 The Angler's Rest, Ballinafad, Co Sligo Catherine Flynn/Fitzmaurice & Michael Joseph Fitzmaurice Yes 12/01/2008 €50,000
2 DS 008 Main Street, Enniscrone, Co Sligo Bernadette Sheridan Yes 24/07/2007 €150,000
3 DS 019 Ardnaglass Upper, Grange, Co Sligo Lesley Feeney, 48, Fort Haven, Coolaney & Vincent Feeney, 60, Maugheraboy Yes 18/06/2010 €5,000
4 DS 020 Tawnymucklagh, Monasterraden, Co Sligo Vincent Woods, 44 Royal Canal Bank, Broadstone, Dublin D07 Y023 Yes 17/05/2007 €10,000
5 DS 044 15, Connolly Park, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo The Owner Yes 27/01/2022 €35,000
6 DS 046 Carrowhubbock South, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo The Owner Yes 28/11/2008 €50,000
7 DS 047 The Hollow, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Gay Boland (Chairperson) Yes 12/01/2011 €30,000
8 DS 074 Old Street, Collooney, Co Sligo - Former Crystal factory Carina Hinds Yes 02/10/2010 €75,000
9 DS 080 Cissy's Macs Drumcliffe Thomas & Josephine McGuinn, Cloonmull House, Drumcliffe Yes 30/04/2012 €85,000
10 DS 104 Former Creche, Rathbraughan Park David Harkin, Townahoosey, Killargue, Dromahaire Yes 09/06/2022 €50,000
11 DS 108 18, 19, 33, 38 – 42 Barrack Street, Sligo Noel Keegan, Dowra Yes 09/12/2021 €800,000
12 DS 112 10, Chapel Street, Sligo - House Barnes Murphy, Erin House, Rosses Point Yes 27/04/2021 €100,000
13 DS 114 12, Chapel Street, Sligo - House Barnes Murphy, Erin House, Rosses Point Yes 27/04/2021 €100,000
14 DS 116 Westgardens, Sligo - Old Hall Dympna Mannion, 12 Markievicz Heights, Sligo Yes 21/10/2003 €40,000
15 DS 117 Westgardens/Market Street, Sligo - Building Property B G-PAR TRADING LIMITED, Circular Road, Sligo Yes 21/10/2003 €20,000
16 DS 118 Westgardens/Market Street, Sligo - Building Property C G-PAR TRADING LIMITED, Circular Road, Sligo Yes 21/10/2003 € 30,000
17 DS 160 18, Connolly Park, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo The Owner Yes 27/01/2022 €45,000
18 DS 175 61, St. Joseph's Terrace, Sligo Augustine Gorman Yes 04/12/2019 €96,000
19 DS 178 7 Knock Terrace, Wolfe Tone Street - House Peter Forkin, Drimrue Cross, Powelsborough, Tubbercurry Yes 17/06/2021 €200,000
20 DS 189 29, Chapel Street, Sligo Murty Donelan, Carney, Co. Sligo Yes 15/04/2021 €60,000
21 DS 192A 1, Lower Quay Street, Sligo Frances Kelly, Sligo Estates, Quay Street Yes 21/07/2022 €30,000
22 DS 192B 2, Lower Quay Street, Sligo The Owner Yes 21/07/2022 €30,000
23 DS 204 3, Dominick Street, Sligo Cillian Perrin Yes 28/02/2023 €100,000
24 DS 210 13, Market Street Martin Hession, Ave Maria, Drumiskabole, Ballysadare Yes 16/03/2023 €75,000
25 DS 235 Site at junction of Fatima Avenue and Cemetery Road, Sligo Mark Devaney, c/o Ocean Sands Hotel, Main Street, Enniscrone, Co Sligo Yes 26/02/2024 €175,000
26 DS 222 Property at Carrowhubback South, Main Street, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo Noel Coleman Yes 09/04/2024 €120,000
27 DS 245 16/17 High Street, Sligo Noel Keegan, Main Street, Dowra, Co Leitrim Yes 14/06/2024 €190,000
28 DS 89 Knockaculleen, Dromore West, Co. Sligo Sean Kilgannon, Ballyglass, Templeboy, Co. Sligo Yes 29/08/2024 €25,000
29 DS 81 Farnaharpy, Skreen, Co. Sligo Michael Barrett Yes 13/09/2024 €5,000
30 DS 262 9 Adelaide Street, Sligo Noel Keegan, Dowra, Co. Leitrim Yes 16/01/2025 €100,000
31 DS 263 10 Adelaide Street, Sligo Noel Keegan, Dowra, Co. Leitrim Yes 16/01/2025 €100,000
32 DS 264 11 Adelaide Street, Sligo Noel Keegan, Dowra, Co. Leitrim Yes 16/01/2025 €100,000
33 DS 217 57 St Joseph's Terrace, Sligo Shah Brothers Property Services Limited Yes 07/02/2025 €85,000
34 DS 266 23 Wolfe Tone Street, Sligo F91 EN26 AJ Brennan, 23 Wolfe Tone Street, Sligo Yes 21/03/2025 €175,000
35 DS 281 Building at Swan Point, Fish Quay, Sligo Travac Developments Limited, The Glasshouse, Fish Quay, Sligo Yes 01/04/2025 €1,000,000
36 DS 176 The Mill Apartments, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo Comer Group - Ireland Comer Group - Ireland, Palmerstown House Estate, Johnstown, Kill, Co. Kildare Yes 03/06/2025 €350,000
37 DS 100 High Street, Market Street, Sligo (Old Savoy Cinema) Imelda Gilroy, Ronan Gilroy, Glenda Gilroy, Tracey Gilroy, Emma Gilroy Yes 13/06/2025 € 300,000
38 DS 241 25 High Street, Sligo David and Aileen McGowan, Foley & McGowans Funeral Directors, Market House, Market Yard, Sligo Yes 17/06/2025 €250,000
39 DS 265 1 Wolfe Tone Street, Sligo Martin Goggins, Coggins & Co Chartered Accountants, 3 Ground, City Gate, Mail Coach Road, Sligo Yes 18/06/2025 €150,000
40 DS 177 Old Dispensary Building, Charles Street, Sligo Patrick Carty, Knappagh Beg House, Strandhill Road, F91 HXP6 Yes 25/07/2025 €150,000
41 DS 202 2 St. Asicus Terrace, Riverside, Sligo Noel Keegan, Dowra, Co. Leitrim Yes 15/08/2025 €125,000
42 DS 215 17 The Mall, Sligo Martin Coggins, Coggins & Co Chartered Accountants, 3 Ground, City Gate, Mail Coach Road, Sligo Yes 15/08/2025 €250,000
43 DS 270 Hazelwood, Ballinode, Sligo John Horan, Trio Foods Ltd, Ballinode, Co. Sligo Yes 12/09/2025 €150,000
44 DS 205 Holborn Street, Sligo F91 YT91 DDR Investment Ltd, Cloncollig Industrial Estate, Tullamore, Co. Offaly Yes 02/10/2025 €120,000
45 DS 464 Premier Ch Construction Limited Unfinished part of Granary Drive, Grange, Co. Sligo Yes 15/05/2026