Community cornerstone closes

ONE of Cork’s best known convalescent homes is to close after almost eight decades.

The Congregation of the Good Shepherd Sisters confirmed yesterday that following months of consideration about the operation of their short-term respite and convalescent care facility at Clifton Home in Montenotte, a decision has been taken to close the 30-bed facility.

It has 36 staff, some on a part-time basis, and talks with them are underway.