Commercial Property

Sligo’s Johnston Court to become the Canopy as part of €1m rebrand

Shopping centre is reimagined with a new focus on social sustainability and an emphasis on supporting local producers

The interior of the Canopy on Sligo’s O’Connell Street will be ‘greened’, with dramatic planting and full-size trees along the centre’s central arcade, while retail kiosks will be added

Johnston Court shopping centre is to become the Canopy as part of a €1 million rebrand and makeover aimed at breathing new life into Sligo town centre.

The move comes after Tobernalt Holdings, owned by members of the Monahan family from Sligo, were granted permission to proceed with the major rejuvenation plans by Sligo County Council.

The retail hub on O’Connell Street has been completely reimagined with a new focus on social sustainability and a ...