Bank building in Waterford town bought to house Ukrainian refugees

Former Bank of Ireland in Lismore to be adapted to create 'between 10 and 12 small family units'

The former Bank of Ireland in Lismore was bought by Waterford City and County Council for €290,000. Picture: Dan Linehan

Waterford City and County Council has purchased the former Bank of Ireland building in Lismore with a view to homing refugees from war-torn Ukraine.

The council plans to modernise the 140-year-old building to accommodate Ukrainians refugees, with other options to be explored when peace returns to Ukraine.