There was a mix of emotions present on High St in Sligo town today as demolition work continued.
Ocean FM news visited the site where the deconstruction is taking place and spoke to local business owners.
Relief was the most common sentiment expressed by business owners along High Street today.
It what has been a long, drawn-out process over the demolition, locals are now happy to be moving forward.
Rosaleen Doonan of Like Nu Dry Cleaners, Roisín Buckley of Rosie B Fashion, Nicola O’Grady of Nicola's Hair and Beauty Salon, Gary Armstrong of Cash Savers, And Tattoo Artist Shane Travers all shared their thoughts with OceanFM News: