Glas Civil Engineering has been awarded a €400,000 contract to carry out redevelopment works at Mallow Castle in Cork.

The works which have already commenced are expected to be completed within four months.

The works will be confined to the formal gardens, terrace and entrance avenue and forecourt and back avenue. They consist of new hard landscaping, repair of existing hard landscaping, installation of new external lighting, and repair of garden structures.

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Mallow Castle is a country house which is originally said to be part of an earlier 16th century stables to the fortified house that is Mallow Castle proper. It was built by Sir Thomas Norris who was granted Manor of Mallow during the Munster plantation. The fortified house was ruined during the Desmond rebellion in 1689, after which the family retreated to the stables, now known as Mallow Castle.

Mayor of County Cork Cllr. John Paul O' Shea said: "The location of Mallow Castle and grounds in the urban area of Mallow town presents many unique opportunities to develop the buildings and grounds of approx 30 acres as an amenity for the town and its environs. I am delighted to see Phase 1 commencing which will in itself open up the Castle Grounds to the people of Mallow and the people who visit Mallow."

(CD)