Georgia Southern University and Wexford County Council in Ireland broke ground last month on the redevelopment of the historic Adoration Convent in Wexford Town.

According to a release from the university, the project will create new student housing and expand opportunities for international study.

The $7 million, philanthropy-funded project will transform the 1886 convent into modern accommodations for up to 56 Georgia Southern students studying abroad in Ireland. When complete in early 2027, the refurbished site will include study, recreation, cooking and laundry facilities, creating a vibrant international student hub in the heart of Wexford, which is located on the southeast coast of Ireland.

“Today marks both an ending and a beginning,” said Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero.

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