Final preparations are under way for the reopening of Ballaghaderreen's state-of-the-art library later this week. It has been closed for the past five years due to upgrade works in Dillon House on The Square. A temporary library was open beside SuperValu, which closed yesterday. Stock is being moved into Dillon House over the next two days, and the new premises will open on Thursday. Local councillor Micheál Frain got a preview of the new library today:
A renowned bar, restaurant and guesthouse in Ballaghaderreen is also reopening later this week. Durkin's, also located on The Square, will be open from Friday: