Staff and families protest against closure of Kilkenny nursing home

Some 43 residents at Aperee Living, in Callan, Co Kilkenny, were told on Tuesday last that the facility was closing down over the next five to six weeks. File picture

A protest of around 60 staff and families took place on Friday against the closure of a Co Kilkenny nursing home which is being shut down by the HSE.

Some 43 residents at Aperee Living, in Callan, Co Kilkenny, were told on Tuesday last that the facility was closing down over the next five to six weeks.