KCC now owns or soon will own the entirety of the Donaghcumper House and estate. It plans to sell Donaghcumper House to a third party, but will retain most of the 38.5-hectare (95-acre) site. KCC have no definitive plans as of yet for the site, but their press release has the following quote:
"It is expected that the lands could accommodate a new public parkland with potential opportunities for sports, recreation, amenity and biodiversity initiatives together with some community and mixed uses."
October 2024
Work on the masterplan for Donaghcumper should commence in 2025. From the minutes of the October 2024 Celbridge-Leixlip Municipal District Meeting:
"Council were intending to make a budget provision for 2025 to progress pre-feasibility studies/a masterplan. A review would need to take place in early 2025 to determine what staffing resources were available[…]"
July 2024
KCC announces the signing of contracts for the purchase of Donaghcumper House and the portion of the demesne not already in their possession. They have a buyer lined up for the House itself and while they are unable to name the interested party, there will be conditions attached regarding the restoration of the house. A masterplan will be needed before any development can take place.
Sources:
- KCC, "Kildare County Council signs contract for the purchase of Donaghcumper House & Lands", press release, 26 July 2024.
- Treasa Keegan, "Major Land Purchase raises hopes for Celbridge: Councillors Discuss Donaghcumper Development", podcast, 26 July 2024.