Sands' Mill gets a spruce up

One of Newry's most iconic buildings is undergoing some essential maintenance.

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Workers have erected scaffolding on Sands' Mill in preparation for the works which include maintenance to the roof, repairs to the front facade as well as the cleaning of gutters and repairs.

The six story building on the corner of New Street and Canal Quay manufactures animal feedstuff.

Damaged bricks will be replaced with salvaged bricks and mortar pointed as part of the rennovations. Two granite window cills also are being replaced due to damage. Existing window covers will also get a new coat of paint.

The listed red brick building was constructed in 1873 and was formerly Clanrye Mill owned by Robert Sands who at one stage bought the Newry Reporter and housed the newspaper office at the mill for several years.

Fane Valley bought the premises in the early 1980's and have based their animal feedstuff operation there ever since.