Historic square set for €3m revamp

DUNGARVAN’S most historic central landmark, Grattan Square, is set for a €3 million revamp.

Named after the patriot Henry Grattan, the construction of the square — at the behest of the then Duke of Devonshire — began 200 years ago, in 1806, and took 20 years to complete.

Now Dungarvan Town Council’s architects are drawing up plans for the major redevelopment of the square, and the expectation is that the work will begin next January, taking up to six months to complete.