Firefighters attend fire at former Youghal convent

Two units of Youghal fire brigade attended the scene at the former Loreto Convent building on Lighthouse Hill. Picture: Youghalonline.com

Gardaí in Youghal are investigating a fire that broke out at the former Loreto Convent building on Lighthouse Hill.

Two units of Youghal fire brigade and gardaí raced to the scene after flames and smoke were seen billowing from the building shortly before 7pm on Sunday.