Minister Canney welcomes announcement of 106 new affordable homes in Athenry

Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed Galway County Council’s announcement of 106 new affordable homes at the Fearrann na hEascrach development in Athenry.

The development is located on the Raheen Road near the town’s train station and local amenities and is being delivered under the Government’s Delivering Homes, Building Communities policy.

The first phase, which is now nearing completion, includes 33 homes made up of 32 three-bedroom houses and one four-bedroom unit.

A further 48 homes in the second phase are due in the second quarter of 2027, with 25 more to follow in the third phase in the third quarter of that year.

The development is the second affordable housing scheme in the county.

Welcoming the progress, Minister Canney said the development is about giving people a real opportunity to live and stay in their own community.

“This is very positive progress. Affordable housing is one of the biggest challenges facing young people and working families, and schemes like this are about making home ownership more achievable.

“It’s very positive to see Galway County Council engaging in delivering affordable homes.

“Athenry is a town that continues to grow, and developments like this help ensure that growth benefits the people who want to live there.”

Applications for the affordable homes will be accepted through an online portal operated by Galway County Council, which will open on Thursday, 21 May at 10am. The application window will remain open until 11 June.

An information evening for interested applicants will take place at the Raheen Woods Hotel on Thursday, 14 May at 7pm.