The development of a new community in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown has reached a major milestone with the opening of three flagship parks.

Located between the two main transport corridors of the N11 and M50, Cherrywood will benefit from over 60 hectares of recreational and natural green space. The new parks at Tully, Beckett, and Ticknick will include a full-size GAA pitch, grassed sports pitches and all-weather pitch, playgrounds, tennis courts, boules court, multi-sports pavilion, multi-use games area, play and ecological trails.

Councillor Mary Hanafin, Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council said: "Cherrywood is now home to a vibrant community. The residents now enjoy new homes, a busy primary school and now all can fully enjoy these three new parks. These parks offer opportunities to the pupils of the schools, residents and their families, workers, members of local sporting clubs and visitors."

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Speaking at the launch, Frank Curran, Chief Executive, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council commented: "Today marks a huge achievement for those who have been involved with Cherrywood as a project from its conception to realisation. Seeing much needed homes emerging and Cherrywood finally becoming a living place and now to the opening of three flagship parks shows great progress and is a positive step in the right direction."

The emerging town of Cherrywood will have a population in the region of 26,000, with over 8,800 new homes including a minimum of 10% social housing units.

Housing Minister Darragh O'Brien added: "We know that urban development is about more than just building homes – we need to create safe, friendly environments where people can live, work and play, which is underpinned by quality urban design and place-making. That is exactly what we can see here today in Cherrywood. I'm delighted that the Government's Urban Regeneration and Development Fund has helped to bring these beautiful green spaces to fruition, which will help to unlock the delivery of over 8,800 homes within this important development zone."