Anyone know this derelict building in Rolestown?

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Fascinated by derelict buildings. Found this one beside the graveyard in Rolestown. Seemed like a mixture of dog training kennels and a mill. Anyone know it's history?

Standard Toaster

That's the old Rolestown Corn Mill. Was for sale back in 2011 for €200k if I remember correctly.
John Ryan auctioneers. Would be a protected structure so whoever bought it hopefully has the funds to restore it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esBkSuBDMPI

John Ryan wrote:

The Old Corn Mill Complex, Rolestown, Swords, Co Dublin

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of local history. Dating from the 1800's this is a two storey thatched cottage, a two storey mill and a stone stable block all standing on a c.0.651 hectare site along the Broadmeadow River, in the center of Rolestown Village.

Property Accommodation
The Corn Mill Complex
The site has frontage and access from a lay-by on the approach road to Rolestown House and the school /church, off the Ashbourne to Swords Road. It also fronts onto the Broadmeadow River and extends up to the old stone bridge over the river. It is a very private, mature and tranquil site with high trees and mature hedging surrounding it.

The old house is of stone and mud construction with a thatched roof covered with corrugated iron. The roof has collapsed in places. There are four rooms downstairs including the old kitchen with its large open fireplace and what used be the front shop / bar of a off-license and shebeen. The house is in a bad state of repair.

The old mill is of the same build and houses parts of the mill wheel including the cogs. Again the mill is in the same state of repair.

The old stable block is of stone construction with brick arched doorways and a slate roof.

The whole mill complex is a protected structure and the site of 0.61 hectares is zoned for conservation. Any potential purchasers should contact Fingal County Council to satisfy themselves on the details of this.

Features

Drive along the hedge lined roads on the Meath / Dublin border to the small country village of Rolestown. Here you are located in a wonderful, quiet rural setting, with easy access to the towns of Swords and Ashbourne. All this within c.10 minutes drive of Dublin Airport.
This property has sat undisturbed for a generation and now needs a new owner who will restore it to its former glory, retaining the character of the buildings and site. It is suited to a tourist related and craft related business and has the obvious potential for a residence subject to approved planning.

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Wow that's facinating.

Thank you for sharing that