Insurers assessing damage to former Cork Magdalene laundry

The receiver appointed to the building that caught fire in Cork this morning, has said it is being assessed by insurers and the building control unit of Cork City Council.

It is understood that the fire broke out at the Good Shepard Convent site in Sunday's Well in Cork city at about 7.30am this morning.

Receivers KPMG said they are liaising closely with the emergency services, Cork City Council and the security firm appointed to oversee the site.

It is not yet clear what caused the fire at the former orphanage and Magdalene laundry, however it has now been successfully dealt with by the fire services.