By Dan Walsh at the monthly meeting of Wexford County Council
Property situated at Shannon Quay, Enniscorthy, formerly known as Sawyers Pub, but better known locally as Cogans, has been sold for €101,000.
The property was acquired by Wexford County Council by agreement, having previously been owned by Remcoll 3 Limited.
The property is to be sold to Mr Cáel Coughlann, of Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.
The property was valued at €120,000, however, the estate agent noted that the flooding in Enniscorthy in January had an extremely detrimental effect on the sales process regarding this property, as the property itself as well as the surrounding area was gravely affected. A best and final offer of €101,000 was accepted in March.
The purchaser is required to substantially complete works on this property so as to render it ‘non-derelict’, within a time period prescribed in the contract for sale and there is a buyback option for the Council should the works not be completed within the required timeframe.
HISTORY; Kildare native Johnny Cogan and his wife, Anne, took charge of this small licensed premises on Shannon Quay in 1968. It was extended over the years and was once one of Enniscorthy’s leading night life spots.
Johnny Cogan acquired the premises from another Kildare native, Tony ‘Bilko’ Nolan and before him, Moses Byrne was the licensee. A modern spacious lounge was extended by Cogan on an adjoining site acquired from the Yates family.
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