Montenotte's Hyde Park House and Clifton Convalescent Home to house Ukrainian refugees

Hyde Park House was favoured by Cork's merchant princes and has presidential links

Hyde Park House, favoured by Cork's merchant princes, has undergone extension renovation in preparation for receiving Ukrainian refugees

TWO landmark Montenotte properties with historic links to some of Cork’s wealthiest business dynasties are being evaluated for use as housing for Ukrainian refugees.

The suitability of Hyde Park House and the former Clifton Convalescent Home, neighbouring properties on the Middle Glanmire Road, are under consideration by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY) as temporary accommodation venues for Ukrainians fleeing their country’s ongoing war with Russia.