The future of Knockdrommin House remains uncertain after it was revealed at the Rush&Lusk October Area Committee meeting that the property has now been withdrawn from the market.

During the meeting, the Council stated that they had submitted an offer to the Vendors in January this year but it was not accepted, and it had been understood that the sale had been agreed with another bidder, however the Council was then informed the sale is now not proceeding and that the property has been withdrawn from the market.

Cllr Rob O’Donoghue tabled a question in regard to the potential acquisition by the Council of the circa 30 acres of land at the Knockdromin House site on the Rush to Lusk Road at the October Area Committee Meeting in FCC.

“I am well aware that there has been attempts to change the zoning on the Knockdrommin site in the last two development plans, twice it has been rejected by planners and councillors, given its relative isolation it was not considered to be sound or sustainable planning. If I need to, come the next plan, I intend to lead the charge, again, on maintaining the current zoning on the site.

“Only the Council have the necessary resources and expertise to really develop the site in the communities interest. I would implore the management to have another look at the site should it come to market again, particularly as the alternative bidder decided not to go through with the purchase. Acquiring the lands would go some way to softening the loss of Kenure House to the town of Rush nearly 50 years ago,” he added.