NEW YORK: The two hundred and fifty-first entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.
Cork County Council officials had made the project in Bantry a priority some years ago, in association with the voluntary housing body Cluid.
However, in April 2015 the department refused to fund the conversion of the former Sisters of Mercy-owned convent church, living quarters, and outbuildings.
Council officials confirmed at a meeting of the Western Division in Clonakilty yesterday that the department has since funded a feasibility study into the project, which Cluid is now completing…
