Cancer group applies to convert former library into support centre

An east Cork cancer support group is to lodge a planning application this week to convert a former library into a treatment and drop-in centre for those affected by the disease.

The Youghal Cancer Support Group board of trustees approved the application after viewing proposed plans presented to them by James Corcoran of CEA engineering and architects and engineering firm.

It is hoped that work on converting the two-storey, town-centre building at Church Street will begin “very early next year”, according to Youghal Cancer Support Group chairwoman and project manager, Therése O’Connell. Ms O’Connell founded the voluntary group seven years ago after surviving cancer herself.