Consortium seeks permission for 100-bed private hospital

THE founder of the Blackrock Clinic is behind a consortium planning to build a multi-million euro private hospital in Cork.

The Sheehan Medical Corporation (SMC) yesterday lodged a planning application with Cork County Council for the project which has been earmarked for Bishopstown.

SMC is led by Joseph Sheehan, one of the founders of the Blackrock Clinic and Galway Clinic, and his son, James, currently director of the Blackrock Clinic.