PLANS for the restoration of a castle in Co Monaghan that was destroyed by fire two years ago, are to be discussed at a meeting of Monaghan County Council today.
The council owns the 18th-century Hope Castle building, beside Lough Muckno, at Castleblayney, which was razed in an arson attack.
A hotel housed in the building was also destroyed in the fire, which caused an estimated €3.5 million in damage.
Cllr John O’Brien said yesterday: “We are anxious that this historic building is restored because of its local economic and historical importance”.
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The building was once owned by Lord Francis Hope, owner of the famous Hope Diamond, which is currently displayed in a New York museum.