Former Waterford convent is set to be turned into social housing for older people

Council to consult the public about plan to convert 19th-century Sisters of Mercy building in Kilmacthomas into six social homes

The former Sisters of Mercy convent in Kilmacthomas Co Waterford is set to be transformed into six social homes for older people.

Waterford City and County Council plans to convert a 19th century former convent in the west of the county into a six-unit social housing complex for older tenants.

The council also intends to construct five accommodation units on grounds at the rear of the building in Kilmacthomas.