A religious conversion

A FORMER convent and school building overlooking Kinsale town in Cork may be in line for conversion to over 200 new houses and apartments.

The Mercy Convent, a high profile building on the Ramparts part of the town, was sold, with seven acres, for between €3 and €4 million, after it was put on the market 18 months ago.

Its new owners, civil engineering contractors Cumnor Construction, are to seek planning approval following preliminary discussions with Cork County Council and the UDC for 207 residential units, community facilities and 243 car parking spaces.