14/05/2026
We are delighted to be involved in the restoration of 38 Church Place, an important historic building in the heart of Lurgan with a history dating back to the early 1800s.
Originally built as a two-storey property before being extended in c.1870/71 to become ‘The Commercial Hotel’, the building later operated as a public house, most recently known as ‘The Manhattan’. Following extensive fire damage in 2014, the building has remained derelict ever since.
Thanks to significant grant funding secured through the Lurgan Townscape Heritage Scheme, this £900k project will see the building carefully restored to shell stage, including reinstatement of the roof, floors, windows and doors, alongside a new rear extension incorporating a lift and stairwell.
Once completed, the building will provide a new retail unit at ground floor level with two apartments above, bringing this prominent town centre property back into use once again.
Works commenced on site in January 2026 and are due to complete later this year. We look forward to seeing this landmark building brought back to life.
