Dunnes bosses to restore historic former home

DUNNES STORES bosses Margaret Heffernan and Frank Dunne have agreed to fund the restoration of their derelict former home, historic Ringmahon House in Cork.

They plan to give the 19th century home on Mahon peninsula back to the city for public use in time for the Capital of Culture event next year.

In a deal agreed yesterday with Cork city council, the supermarket tycoons said they will spend up to €2 million to bring the house back to its former glory.