Conditions from the 19th century

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

But no progress on the Department of Education feasibility plan was made until four months ago.

The department had expressed concerns about the confined nature of the site on St Patrick’s Hill in Cork city. It bought the Ursuline Convent building next to the school last February but, as the 500-plus students begin their holidays this week, school authorities are still waiting to hear what plans are being put in place for refurbishment.