Families say closure of East Cork mental health facility will be heartbreaking for residents

Laoise Kelleher from Cobh with her mother Mary Hurley, both friends of the Owenacurra Centre, who are campaigning to keep the Owenacurra Mental Health facility open in Midleton, Co Cork. Picture: David Keane

Closing a mental health centre in East Cork would be “heart-breaking” for residents, their families have said.

Families and local politicians have campaigned against an initial decision to close the centre, which also offers day services and respite care, later this month. HSE Cork/Kerry has now extended this date as many residents are still waiting to hear where they will be re-housed.