Leitrim County Council says a 'potential' partnership that would have seen the old Abbey Manor Hotel brought back into commercial use has not come to pass.
The derelict building - which is a protected structure - has now fallen into an unsightly and dangerous state.
Locals believe it's a source of at best anti-social behaviour and at worst a breeding ground for local crime.
Senior Planner with the Council Bernard Greene says a resolution with the owners looks unlikely and they will now have to consider legal action:
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