Revamped for social housing and finally available to rent two months after official opening

The development had to undergo a number of inspections before the homes could be offered to prospective tenants

5 and 6 Shandon St which have been restored by Cork City Council as part of a housing regeneration project.

Protected buildings which were restored as part of a near €3m social housing project are finally being offered to tenants more than two months since their official opening.

Cork City Council faced criticism this week for allowing the scheme on Shandon Street to remain vacant since a plaque unveiling ceremony in early June.