A registered charity in Mayo has secured three derelict houses.
These houses were among six vacant properties that were acquired by Mayo County Council during the construction of the Turlough to Westport dual carriageway in 2016/17.
The name of the charity was not released until the deal is completely finalised.
The news was welcomed by all councillors at the monthly meeting of Mayo County Council, where CEO Kevin Kelly confirmed the deal.
A motion by Westport-based Fine Gael councillor to reinvest the sale proceeds of these properties into local affordable or social homes was amended to apply to the three remaining properties.
However, CEO Kevin Kelly explained that Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) sold the homes to Mayo County Council under strict criteria.
Author's summary: A registered Mayo charity has secured three derelict houses.