Building a fitting memorial

Proceeds from one of Cork City’s most lucrative land sales — the bequest of a farmer — have culminated in a €10m investment and pioneering education centre for the care of the elderly.

It’s a gift that will go on giving, benefiting thousands of people.

Against a backdrop of a forecast of 100,000 dementia cases by 2020, St Luke’s home in Mahon, Cork, has invested heavily in research and teaching for new community and family supports.