The Western Health Board has paid in the region of £3 million (€3.81m) for the Bon Secours Nursing Home at Tuam, Co Galway, which stands on four hectares. Lisney and Smith & Co handled the sale. The board plans to develop the home into a 60-bedroom residential unit with supporting services. Part of the adjoining land will be used for a new building which will accommodate a training resource centre, a mental health facility and other services.