Two new housing developments opened on Waterford border

Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins, has launched two new housing developments in Ferrybank and Kilmacow.

The Waterford TD officially cut the ribbon on the Abbeymount Housing Development in Ferrybank and Churchview in Kilmacow.

Abbeymount is a new 16-house residential development located on Abbey Road, Ferrybank, Co. Kilkenny.

The scheme includes 16 new homes, 12 three-bedroom and four two-bedroom houses.

The scheme was delivered by David Flynn Developments Ltd. in partnership with Kilkenny County Council and funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Social Housing Investment Programme.

“Ferrybank is a fast-growing community with significant investment in residential, commercial and community infrastructure. Abbeymount responds directly to the strong and sustained housing demand in the Ferrybank area for both family homes and smaller household accommodation.

“I would like to pay tribute to Kilkenny County Council for their great work to meet housing need in the area,” said Minister Cummins.

Churchview in Kilmacow is a 25-home mixed-tenure residential development.

It is adjacent to local amenities, including St Senan's National School, the church, community hall and local shops.

The development has been delivered through a partnership between Kilkenny County Council, Dunkitt Properties Ltd and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

It comprises 25 homes across two tenures: 13 Affordable Purchase homes (three-bedroom family homes) delivered with support from the Affordable Housing Fund, and 12 Social Housing homes, consisting of four one-bedroom homes and eight two-bedroom homes.

“Churchview demonstrates the success of mixed-tenure housing delivery, creating an inclusive community rather than separate developments.

"It particularly demonstrates that Affordable Housing Purchase schemes can be successful in smaller towns and villages across Ireland, allowing people the opportunity to live in the community of their choice. 

"The scheme provides opportunities for both families purchasing their first home and households accessing social housing. Kilmacow continues to grow as an attractive place to live and raise a family. 

"I have no doubt that this development will support the continued growth of Kilmacow while strengthening the social and economic fabric of the village,” said Minister Cummins.

Minister Cummins also paid a visit to a housing project currently under construction in Mooncoin. 

“As a Government, we are making tangible progress in developing much-needed homes for individuals and families across the country.

“We need to build on the momentum that has been generated, and I look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders, as we strive to increase output even further,” said Minister Cummins.