(a) Demolish the existing front canopy of St Brigid’s Hall; (b) Construct a proposed new

The St Brigid’s Hall Committee in Tubbercurry has lodged an application with Sligo County Council to carry out a series of works at the 83‑year‑old theatre. The proposal includes demolishing the existing front canopy and replacing it with a new two‑storey entrance foyer that will alter the building’s façade. In addition, the committee plans a two‑storey green room extension on the rear and side of the hall, which would provide a new stage access door from Teach Laighne car park.

Other elements of the application cover re‑roofing works to part of the existing structure, upgrading the pedestrian pathway that links Wolfe Tone Square with Teach Laighne car park, and enhancing the public realm within the forecourt surrounding St Brigid’s Hall. The committee has not yet received approval for these changes; the request is currently under review by the council.

The Independent reported that permission was sought in Sligo for improvement works at the 83‑year‑old theatre, confirming the scale of the proposed redevelopment. While no cost or completion date has been disclosed, the application indicates a comprehensive plan to modernise the hall’s facilities while preserving its historic character.

Residents and users of St Brigid’s Hall will be able to see the new foyer and green room once construction is complete, potentially expanding the venue’s capacity for performances and community events. The council’s decision will determine whether the proposed alterations can proceed as outlined in the application.

For further information, consult the Sligo County Council planning file (Reference 2660162) and the Irish Independent coverage of the permission request.

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