The schools were awarded funding last year.

Plans also include a remote working hub and a men’s shed facility in the old scouts den.

The discussions between the current owners and the Irish Red Cross are at an early stage.

The building is one of the most iconic in the Leitrim town.

The school is reporting significant increases in student numbers.

The well-known building will be developed into a new community centre to provide multiple services in the south-Longford area.

Ballymahon Town Team has sought planning permission to convert the old Convent of Mercy building in the town to a community resource centre. In conjunction