Future of fire-damaged Vernon Mount to be decided

The future of one of the country’s iconic houses, which has been repeatedly damaged by vandals and arsonists, is likely to be decided shortly when consultants report to Cork County Council on how much it will cost to stabilise the building.

The 18th century neoclassical Vernon Mount house at Frankfield, Douglas, was extensively damaged by fire on July 24 last year.

Prior to that Cork County Council had put significant money into maintaining the unoccupied building.