Group plans to convert former convent into sheltered housing

A voluntary organisation is set to unveil plans to convert a former convent into sheltered housing which will help fill a void in providing accommodation for older couples and single people.

Clúid Housing Association is promoting the project to convert the former Mercy Convent in Bantry into 32 two-bed apartments and eight single units.

The organisation recently acquired the property for a nominal sum from the Mercy Order.