Multi million euro development in Castlecomer gets go-ahead

A multi million euro project in Castlecomer has been given the green light.

Plans to develop the old Avalon hotel were referred to An Bord Pleanála who have now decided the project can go ahead.

New owner Joe Comerford plans to spend more than 5 million on the development which will see a 39 bedroom hotel and a function room to cater for 200 people.

Councillor Maurice Shortall this could be hugely positive for the town with the construction phase alone set to provide a large number of jobs.