Plans for new town to be unveiled

Plans for the largest town ever to be built in Co Cork, which will be bigger than Glanmire and Carrigaline combined, are to be officially unveiled next week.

Cork County Council will announce its intention to rezone 1,000 acres of greenbelt land at Monard, near Blarney, on the northside of Cork City.

The site is capable of supporting more than 8,000 homes, a third-level institution, schools, and large amenity areas.