Vernon Mount House at risk of collapse, warn councillors

Councillors have demanded stabilisation works at Vernon Mount House to prevent the Georgian mansion, which was badly damaged by fire in 2016, from collapsing

The burnt out remains of Vernon Mount House. Picture: Larry Cummins

The derelict remains of a historic fire-damaged property in Cork City are at risk of collapse unless urgent stabilisation works are carried out, it has been claimed.

Fine Gael councillor Shane O’Callaghan, who raised concerns about the future of Vernon Mount House, welcomed a decision by city councillors to ask the Office of Public Works (OPW) to fund the works to the building.