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John Moran, Mayor of Limerick and Martin Loughnane, director, Martins Construction signing a housing construction contract with Martins Construction Ltd, for six single storey units at Mulcair Drive, Annacotty Co Limerick. Also in the photograph are back row from left Brendan Kidney, Senior Engineer, Limerick City and Co Council, Cllr Joe Pond, Cllr Elena Secas, Vincent Murray, Director of Economic Development, Limerick City and County Council, Miriam Donnelly, administration officer, Limerick city and county council, Derek Richardson, Project Manager, LA Housing Construction,Housing Development Directorate, Brian Ranahan, architect. Seated from left Dr Pat Daly, Director General, Limerick City and Co Council, Mayor John Moran, Martin Loughnane, Catherine Slattery , Príomh Chomhairleoir, Limerick city and Co. Council and Louise Loughnane, Director, Martins Construction. Photograph Liam Burke/Press 22 John Moran, Mayor of Limerick and Martin Loughnane, director, Martins Construction signing a housing construction contract with Martins Construction Ltd, for six single storey units at Mulcair Drive, Annacotty Co Limerick. Also in the photograph are back row from left Brendan Kidney, Senior Engineer, Limerick City and Co Council, Cllr Joe Pond, Cllr Elena Secas, Vincent Murray, Director of Economic Development, Limerick City and County Council, Miriam Donnelly, administration officer, Limerick city and county council, Derek Richardson, Project Manager, LA Housing Construction,Housing Development Directorate, Brian Ranahan, architect. Seated from left Dr Pat Daly, Director General, Limerick City and Co Council, Mayor John Moran, Martin Loughnane, Catherine Slattery , Príomh Chomhairleoir, Limerick city and Co. Council and Louise Loughnane, Director, Martins Construction. Photograph Liam Burke/Press 22

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New age‑friendly housing project takes a step forward in Annacotty

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New age‑friendly housing project takes a step forward in Annacotty. John Moran, Mayor of Limerick and Martin Loughnane, director, Martins Construction signing a housing construction contract with Martins Construction Ltd, for six single-storey units at Mulcair Drive, Annacotty Co Limerick. Photograph Liam Burke/Press 22

The construction contract for a new age‑friendly housing project in Annacotty has been signed, marking a step forward for the development

Brendan Kidney, Cllr Joe Pond, Cllr Elena Secas, Vincent Murray, Miriam Donnelly, Limerick City and County Council, Derek Richardson, LA Housing Construction, Housing Development Directorate, Brian Ranahan, architect. Seated from left Dr Pat Daly, Director General, LCCC, Mayor John Moran, Martin Loughnane, Catherine Slattery, Príomh Chomhairleoir, LCCC, and Louise Loughnane, Director Martins Construction. Photograph Liam Burke/Press 22

Limerick City and County Council has formally signed the construction contract for a new social housing development in Annacotty, marking an important step in the delivery of high‑quality, age‑friendly homes within the community.

Martins Construction will deliver the project, off Mulcair Drive, which will provide six new two‑bedroom social housing units, with elderly and mobility‑impaired residents identified as potential end users.

The development is funded by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage’s Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP).


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The single‑storey homes will be arranged in three pairs of semi‑detached units and constructed to a high standard, incorporating durable materials and finishes that reflect the character of the surrounding residential area.  

Speaking at the contract signing, Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said the signing of contracts shows “steady progress” for delivering age-friendly, social housing for Limerick. He said, “The scheme is modest in scale but high in quality, with a strong focus on accessibility, sustainability and integration with the existing neighbourhood.”

Príomh Chomhairleoir, Cllr Catherine Slattery added, “The delivery of age‑friendly, universally designed homes such as these supports people to live independently, close to local services, public transport and community life, and reflects the Council’s ongoing commitment to meeting housing need across the county.”

Director General, Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly said the project is “a carefully designed, small‑scale scheme” which responds to local needs and respects local surroundings.

He added, ” Projects like this demonstrate how we can achieve quality, accessibility and sustainability within existing communities, maximising the use of serviced land in line with the Limerick Development Plan.”

The development is located off Mulcair Drive, accessed via the Dublin Road, within the established settlement of Annacotty. Nearby services, public transport and the village centre are all within easy walking distance.

A 16-month programme of works is expected to commence shortly.

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