Fire at site of former Clonmore Shopping Centre

(Above) Fire officers quickly got the blaze at Clonmore under control.

Westmeath Fire Service and members of An Garda Siochana are currently attending a fire at the site of the former shopping centre in Clonmore.

Westmeath Fire Service, whose Mullingar base is located a short distance away, received a call about the blaze just after 6pm and its officers quickly brought it under control. At the time of writing smoke was still emanating from the building but there were no flames.

Earlier this week Westmeath County Council granted planning permission for a mixed use development on the site. The planning application included details for the construction of 17 apartments over three-storeys.

More to follow.