Work is under way to refurbish and extend one of Cork’s oldest secondary schools — but it will still retain many historic features remembered by generations offormer schoolgirls.

SOME of Cork’s best- known figures have spoken of their sense of place and belonging as part of a new book.

SOME of Cork’s best- known figures have opened their hearts to speak of their sense of place and belonging for a new book.

THE case for refurbishment of the two 19th century buildings which are home to St Angela’s College was first examined in 1999.

A GOVERNMENT minister who approved funding for the redevelopment of a dilapidated school nine years ago can no longer guarantee that money for the project exists.