Possible commercial uses for Rathfarnham Castle to be examined
A CONSERVATION ARCHITECT is carrying out a survey and report on Rathfarnham Castle in relation to possible commercial uses, the September Rathfarnham area committee meeting of South Dublin County Council heard.
Councillor Emma Murphy proposed a motion asking “the Area Committee to support the possibility of a weekly Farmers Market to be held in Rathfarnham Castle.
“In the aftermath of RADFest earlier this summer, there has been interest locally in developing such a venture. Can the Council please outline what logistical steps need to be taken for a commercial entity to make this a viable proposal.”
The Council replied that there had been “significant contact” between the Council and the Office of Public Works in recent years in respect of the facilities and activities at Rathfarnham Castle and Park.
They added: “The Council have engaged a conservation architect and are currently in the process of completing a survey and report on the Rathfarnham Castle courtyard and outbuildings.
“The Rathfarnham Area Committee members will be given a full briefing on the completed report when it is received.
“Accordingly, it would be premature to identify or seek commercial uses and/or entities pending consideration and discussion of the completed report with the elected members.”
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