Housing, hospitality scheme replaces famed Maudie Macs

MENTION Newtwopothouse and people might look at you a bit funny. Mention Maudie Macs, and thousands will nod in assent, knowing the roadside setting to the inch.

The site of the former dance hall a few miles north of Mallow was bought by seasoned hoteliers and developers a few years ago, and is now being reborn in a mixed housing and hospitality scheme called Greenvale.

There’s planning permission just secured for a 40-bed hotel with restaurant and private dining rooms.