Call for local authorities to unite to save Vernon Mount House
The Grange Frankfield Partnership said a restored Vernon Mount House at the heart of their proposed new “Southside Park” has the potential to be a major heritage site, and a cultural and tourist attraction for the region. The partnership, which is made up of residents from the greater Douglas area in Cork city, has invited TDs, senators, city and county officials, and local public representatives to a public meeting next week where their plans will be unveiled.
But a joint approach from both the city and county councils is essential, they said. The councils will need to agree on a single agency to develop the ‘Super Park’ in a coordinated and phased manner, and secure funding from central government and philanthropic sources.
