![]() ![]() She had a builder in for the earlier foundation and excavation works, and kept a tight rein on costs. “The locals said I was a ‘great bit of stuff’ to be taking on such a project and their encouragement, as well as the spirit of Mrs Twomey, kept me going on the days when I had to dig deep.” Fiona project managed the entire renovation. “It was the centre for meeting up, as people stopped by to buy stamps, make calls in the old wooden booth in the corner, collect parcels and generally exchange stories”, Fiona said. “When I saw the interior it wasn’t for the faint hearted, but I’ve seen worse!”.Ī cheeky offer of €15,000 in 2013 was instantly turned down, but Fiona’s third offer of €69,000 was accepted two years later, and she found herself the owner of a decrepit and derelict old building that most people would have run a million miles from.ĭuring the renovation, locals popped in with tales of the old post office mistress, a Mrs Twomey, who ran a happy shop. “I firmly believe in retaining the character of a building I’m renovating, by repairing and renewing, rather than ripping out”, she explained. ![]() 41, the old Post Office building, now a cosy four bedroomed, five bathroom home for Fiona and her partner Gerry. Each household paid €1,500 to have their four storey houses painted.” “The vibrant colours really stand out and create a lasting visual impact on the town as other premises, both commercial and homeowners have continued the trend of using bold, bright colours which adds to the town’s charm and reputation as a colourful, quaint tourist town.” But her pride is No. “The project was turned around in two weeks. “80% of the homeowners came on board”, Fiona said. With the backing of Cobh’s Tidy Town’s Committee and a €25,000 grant from Cork County Council, Fiona brought in Midleton paint shop ‘Summit Paints’, who supplied Dulux colour consultants to advise. Her talent was put to great use last year when she transformed her streetscape into a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours, from bright pinks, orange, mauve, lilac and purple to blue, aquamarine and green, best viewed from the water. If you can make your career from your childhood passion, you have it made.
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