The recent clearing of vegetation and debris from inside and outside the two structures has allowed access to be re-established and surveys of the buildings and ground to be undertaken. Stabilisation of the gable walls as well as consolidation and some re-building of the tops of the walls, has made the building safer and less prone to further decay and collapse in the medium-term. From what has been revealed, it should be possible to salvage these structures for a new purpose, appropriate to its coastal location. The next stage for this unique set of maritime buildings and their slipway, is the preparation of a design proposal for submission to the planning authorities, with associated flood risk, environmental and archaeological assessments and mitigations.

Funded by the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Project, supported by the Urban Regeneration Development Fund and Fingal County Council’s Capital Programme.