Lot: 1,
The River Rest, Easky, Co. Sligo, F26 D766
Auction Date: Friday, 17th April 2026
Solicitor: Adrian P. Bourke Solicitors, Unit 3 Killala Road Business Park, Ballina, Co. Mayo - 096 22055
The River Rest - a substantial property combines a former ground floor restaurant with 7-bedroom overhead accommodation, offering exceptional potential for investors, hospitality operators, or those seeking a residential or mixed use venture.
The combination of generous floor area, flexible layout, and accommodation makes this a rare opportunity in a thriving coastal village. With tourism on the rise and strong demand for hospitality and rental options in the region, the property is well positioned for a wide range of uses.
Key features include;
Prime village centre location in the popular coastal town of Easkey, known for tourism, surfing and year round footfall.
Former restaurant premises on the ground floor with an open plan layout, ideal for re establishing a food business or adapting to retail, café, or service use.
Seven-bedroom accommodation overhead, suitable for staff housing, guest rooms, rental income, or redevelopment.
Rear yard providing valuable outdoor space, storage, or delivery access.
Excellent redevelopment potential, subject to planning, for a boutique guesthouse, mixed use commercial/residential project, or multi-unit rental investment.
For sale by online auction, offering a transparent and efficient purchase process.
GRANTS
Grants for vacant commercial properties in Ireland focus on converting them into residential units or incentivising new business use.
Key supports include the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (up to €70,000 €110,000+ for conversion)
Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant: provides up to €50,000 to refurbish a vacant property, or up to €70,000 if the property is derelict (structurally unsound).
"Above the Shop" Grant: Specifically for converting vacant commercial space above shops into residential units.
Grants for this, combined with potential top-ups, can reach over €100,000 to €140,000, particularly for creating multiple units.
Expert Advice Grant: Up to €5,000 is available for professional advice on converting these properties.
Eligibility: Properties must be built up to 2007 and vacant for at least 2 years.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Area 1 - 6.78m (22'3") x 2.97m (9'9")
Open Plan
with fireplace
Area 2 - 14.95m (49'1") x 6.3m (20'8")
open plan
with feature stone fireplace/stove
Ladies Toilets - 3.97m (13'0") x 1.81m (5'11")
fully tiled
Gents Toilets - 3.97m (13'0") x 1.65m (5'5")
fully tiled
Kitchen - 3.8m (12'6") x 3.65m (12'0")
full catering kitchen fit out
Caterine Wash Room - 3.55m (11'8") x 3m (9'10")
fitted out
First Floor
Bedroom 1 - 4.18m (13'9") x 3.82m (12'6")
Store Room - 2.6m (8'6") x 1.82m (6'0")
Bedroom 2 - 3.34m (10'11") x 2.95m (9'8")
Bedroom 3 - 3.12m (10'3") x 3.1m (10'2")
Bedroom 4 - 3.33m (10'11") x 2.44m (8'0")
Bedroom 5 - 3.12m (10'3") x 2.26m (7'5")
Bedroom 6 - 3m (9'10") x 2.37m (7'9")
Bedroom 7 - 4.66m (15'3") x 2.56m (8'5")
En-Suite
wc, whb & shower
Lounge - 5.77m (18'11") x 4.08m (13'5")
Kitchen / Dining Room - 7.34m (24'1") x 3.55m (11'8")
full built-in-kitchen
Bathroom - 2m (6'7") x 1.73m (5'8")
whb & bath
Toilet - 1.96m (6'5") x 1.16m (3'10")
Note:
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