Work begins on vandalised Cork convent

Work is finally being carried out to prevent further vandalism of a former convent once earmarked for a multimillion-euro development.

Seven years ago, Cork County Council adopted a material contravention of the county development plan to grant permission to Irish & European Properties Ltd for redevelopment of the former Presentation Convent in Mitchelstown.

The plans included transforming the building into 52 apartments and an underground cinema.