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58 new social & voluntary homes officially opened in Laois
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58 new social & voluntary homes officially opened in Laois

Laois County Council recently opened 58 social and voluntary homes at the following locations across County Laois

Laois County Council recently opened 58 social and voluntary homes at the following locations across County Laois:

  • St. Kierans, Errill
  • Moore Street Rathdowney
  • Mooreville Terrace, Rathdowney
  • Shannon Street , Mountrath
  • Wallis Street , Mountrath
Laois County Council recently opened social and voluntary homes at •• St. Kierans, Errill – picturedl were : Dep. Willie Aird, T.D., Clr. John King, Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey,Clr James Kelly and Dep. Brian Stanley, T.D. .Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee .

The developments were formally opened on by Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council.

The residential schemes consist of 58 modern homes, providing much-needed accommodation for individuals and families on the council’s housing list. The development forms part of Laois County Council’s ongoing commitment to increase the supply of social housing and support sustainable communities across the county.

Laois County Council recently opened social and voluntary homes at •• St. Kierans, Errill -taking a stroll at Errill were :Clr. John King, Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey, Dep. Willie Aird, T.D., Clr. Barry Walsh ( Cathaoirleach) , Dep. Brian Stanley, T.D. and Clr James Kell ., Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee .

All homes have been designed to a high standard with a focus on energy efficiency, accessibility and integration into the existing community. The scheme represents a significant investment in the Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District and will contribute positively to the long-term housing needs of the area.

Laois County Council recently opened social and voluntary homes at Moore Street, Rathdowney : Pictured at Rathdowney for the opening were: Clr. Barry Walsh ( Cathaoirleach), with Clr James Kelly, Clr John King, Dep Sean Fleming, T.D., Donal Brennan ( Director of Services Laois Co Council), Dep. Willie Aird, T.D., Clr John King, Dep Brian Stanley, T.D. and Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey Aand Laois Co Council staff – Rachel Doheny, Trevor Hennessy, Louise Mc Evoy and Aislinn Townsend . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee .

Cllr Barry Walsh, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council said:

“I am delighted to officially open these excellent developments in the Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District. The provision of these 58 new homes will make a real difference to the lives of the families who will live here, offering them stability and a place to call home, while strengthening the local community.”

Laois County Council recently opened social and voluntary homes at • Wallis Street , Mountrath : Clr. Barry Walsh Cutting the ribbon at Wallis Street at the opening – with Clr James Kelly, Clr John King, Dep Sean Fleming, T.D., Donal Brennan ( Director of Services Laois Co Council), Dep. Willie Aird, T.D., Clr John King, Dep Brian Stanley, T.D. and Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey Aand Laois Co Council staff – Rachel Doheny, Trevor Hennessy, Louise Mc Evoy and Aislinn Townsend . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee .

Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey added:

“The 58 new homes we have officially opened deliver secure, high-quality accommodation for individuals and families who need it most.  This achievement reflects the strength of our partnership with the voluntary housing sector and our ongoing commitment to leading the way nationally in the delivery of social housing, consistently surpassing our targets.  Developments such as these play a vital role in supporting our rural towns and villages, giving people the opportunity to put down roots and build their futures here in Laois. I would like to acknowledge the dedication and collaboration of all those involved in bringing these projects to completion.”

Laois County Council recently opened social and voluntary homes at • Wallis Street , Mountrath : Pictured at the opening – Willie Aird, T.D., Clr James Kelly, Clr Barry Walsh ( Cathaoirleach, Laois Co Co ), Dep Brian Stanley, T.D. , Clr John King and Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee .
Laois County Council recently opened social and voluntary homes at • Wallis Street , Mountrath : Pictured at the opening – Clr James Kelly, Donal Brennan ( Director of Services Laois Co Council), Dep. Willie Aird, T.D., Clr John King, Clr Barry Walsh ( Cathaoirleach, Laois Co Co ), Clr Conor Bergin ( Cathaoirleach, Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District ), Dep Brian Stanley, T.D. and Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Michael Rainey . Photo: Michael Scully – no reproduction fee .