The Chairman of the Strokestown Town Team says some discussions had taken place with a view to refurbishing the old Magnet Ballroom as a community amenity in recent years.
The building which had been derelict since the early 2000's was substantially damaged by a fire which broke out on last Saturday evening.
It is in a central strategic location in the town and Shane Lynskey says there had been discussions about trying to repurpose the building and get grant aid of some kind to use it for the community.
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Shane spoke about his memories of the ballroom and it's potential future on the Let's Talk show with Anne Norris.
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