Public invited to visit landmark Kilcormac building's newly refurbished facilities
‘The refurbishment has respected the history and character of the building while creating a modern, welcoming space’
AN invitation has been extended to the general public to visit the newly refurbished facilities in Fiesta Hall, the landmark Kilcormac building.
“Following an extensive refurbishment, Fiesta Hall is entering an exciting new chapter,” said Róisín Lennon, Chief Executive Officer of Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC), “and OLDC is inviting the local community to come along and see the newly refurbished facilities.
“The Community Open Evening will be taking place on Thursday, 3rd September from 3pm – 7pm." Róisín said the new facilities are excellent, the Hall has been transformed and the transformation is something to be celebrated.
“The Open Evening is an opportunity,” she remarked, “for local residents, community groups, clubs, organisations, businesses, families and anyone with an interest in the future of Kilcormac to come along, have a look around and see what the new Fiesta has to offer. Visitors will be able to explore the newly refurbished facilities, meet the team from Offaly Local Development Company and discover more about the activities, programmes and opportunities that are taking place at Fiesta.”
Róisín said Fiesta Hall has been part of the fabric of Kilcormac for more than 60 years, and OLDC is delighted to see this much-loved building begin an exciting new chapter. The refurbishment has respected the history and character of the building while creating a modern, welcoming space with opportunities for learning, creativity, enterprise and community development.
“Now,” continued Róisín, “following an extensive refurbishment, the historic building is once again operational and an important place of energy and focus in the community.” The renovation has retained important heritage features, including elements of the original façade, cinema seating and dance floor materials, while introducing modern facilities designed to support community development, learning, enterprise, creativity and sustainability.
Today, Fiesta is being developed as a hub for creativity, sustainability and community development, with facilities including office, training, conference, exhibition and enterprise space.
Fiesta Hall is a building with a special place in Kilcormac’s story. “For generations,” continued Róisín, “Fiesta Hall has been much more than a building, it has been a much-loved part of life in Kilcormac and the surrounding area.” The Hall was built in 1961 by local businessman Paddy McCormack and has stood as a landmark in the town for more than 60 years. The distinctive Art Deco-style building has served the community in many different ways over the decades – as a cinema, dance hall, theatre, courthouse, bingo hall and community venue.