Former convent in state of disrepair to be made safe

A former convent, once earmarked for a multi-million euro development and which has now fallen into disrepair, is to be made safe.

Cork County Council is to seek an order under the Derelict Sites Act to tackle the site, which is a setting for vandalism and anti-social behaviour, according to some local councillors.

Six years ago county councillors voted unanimously to adopt a Material Contravention of the County Development Plan to allow Irish & European Properties Ltd redevelop the former Presentation Convent in Mitchelstown.