U2 bassist Adam Clayton is planning to transform a derelict farm near Kinsale into his retirement mansion.

The musician (66) has submitted an application to Cork County Council for the development at Ringfinnan, southwest of Kinsale.

The planning files describe the site near Duggan Bridge as “an ideal place to create his retirement home”.

The plans include the demolition of a derelict farmhouse and outbuildings to make way for a replacement building.

They also include details of 50 solar panels and five wind turbines, as well as a proposed access road to the mansion from the L7302.

Planning agent John Cronin & Associates submitted the planning application on behalf of Adam Clayton who recently celebrated U2's 50th anniversary with the band.

The earmarked site is next to the 9/11 Garden of Remembrance, commemorating firefighters who list their lives on 9/11.

Read the full story in this week's Southern Star.