CATHEDRAL

 

RESTORATION UPDATE

 

St. Mel’s Cathedral Project Committee is pleased to announce that this week An Bord Pleanala granted permission for the proposed new roof and floor to the Cathedral.

 

This is a significant step forward in the restoration project. The appointed contractors GEMPURCELL Ltd are now in a position to proceed with both the Section 57 works and the works for which planning permission has been granted.

 

Together these works include: Replacement of limestone columns and pilasters, repair of external stonework around windows and replacement of internal plaster up to ceiling level, new roof and new floors.

Meanwhile the second planning application in relation to the interior of the building is being processed by Longford Town Council.

 

CATHEDRAL RESTORATION UPDATE - A short blessing of works was held on Monday morning last to ask God’s blessing on the restoration of St. Mel’s Cathedral. While great amount of work has been taking place behind the scenes since the fire it is pleasing to have builders on site and to see the results of their efforts. GEM Purcell Ltd commenced works on Mon 3rd September.

 

 

JUNE 2012 - CATHEDRAL RESTORATION UPDATE - During the springtime we received two approvals from Longford Town Council......More...