Mayo town pier redevelopment moves forward as Lough Conn plans unveiled

Crossmolina Community Council CLG has welcomed a major step forward in long-awaited plans to renovate the pier area at Lough Conn, after securing funding from the 2025 Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund.

The funding has enabled the community group to progress the project to the design stage, with proposed redevelopment plans for the pier at Gortnor Abbey in Crossmolina now completed.

The popular lakeside location is a key amenity for both locals and visitors, and the upgrade is expected to significantly enhance access, safety and overall usability of the area.

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Community representatives say the regeneration of the pier will deliver lasting benefits for the wider Crossmolina and North Mayo area, supporting outdoor recreation, tourism and community wellbeing while protecting and improving an important local asset.

In a statement, Crossmolina Community Council CLG said it was “delighted to share the latest update” on the project and expressed excitement at seeing the proposed plans come together. The group added that it looks forward to moving into the next phase of development and to the positive impact the transformation will bring to the community.

The council also acknowledged the support of the Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund, noting that the funding has been instrumental in helping turn the vision for the Lough Conn pier into a tangible project.

Further updates on timelines and next steps are expected as the project progresses.

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