Rundown cottage could become 'tourist hotspot' with funding

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The 18th century cottage is currently only visited by locals.

By Iveren McCallion

One of Bessbrook's best kept heritage secrets is a blank canvas begging for development.

That's from Friends of Derrymore chair Michael Lynch.

The 18th century cottage set on 110 acres has reached final stages for a £120,000 Sports NI grant.

And Michael says the cash could turn it into a tourist hotspot:

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