Council urged to acquire former New Ross school site for housing purposes

December 13, 2023 AJ Walsh

The site – which extends to c. 2 acres (0.8ha) - contains the imposing two storey former school building which was completed in 1925/26.

The former CBS School in New Ross is coming to the market, P N O’Gorman Auctioneers has confirmed the upcoming sale of the former CBS School on behalf of the Congregation of Christian Brothers.

The historical landmark site in a central location will come to the market with the guide price of €325,000 next January.

Local Councillor Michael Sheehan, says that the 2 acre site should be acquired by the council to provide much needed housing in the area:

“Site like this are coming to the market slowly but surely. So I believe that the Council should lead the charge to acquire the site which is a downtown prime site, ideal for a mix use of housing.”