Work finally begins on replacement for Owenacurra mental health centre in East Cork

Local TD and campaigner says it has been an 'epic struggle' after demolition work in Midleton finally began on August 5

The Owenacurra Centre in Midleton. File picture: Howard Crowdy

A long-awaited overhaul of the Owenacurra mental health facility in Co Cork has finally broken ground — five months after it was due to have been completed.

The HSE said demolition work on the new facility in Midleton finally began on August 5.