Cork City recently marked a significant milestone in its housing delivery programme with the official opening of 109 new social homes across three key developments.

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, led the formal ceremonies, commencing at Duggan Heights, Blackpool, where 54 newly constructed social homes were unveiled on the site of the former Bolands Mill.

Delivered by Murnane & O'Shea Limited, with Denis O'Sullivan & Associates as lead consultants, the development offers a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units. The homes are owned and managed by Cork City Council and funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH).

The Lord Mayor then travelled to Farranlea Road, where he turned the sod on a new scheme comprising 12 additional homes. Developed by Cetti Limited, this compact development includes five one-bedroom and seven two-bedroom units, located near Western Road.

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Lastly, the Lord Mayor attended Hartland's Square, Denroches Cross, with the official opening of 43 new apartments, also delivered by Cetti Building Contractors Ltd. The development features energy-efficient air-to-water heating systems and has achieved an A-rated Building Energy Rating (BER). Delivered in partnership with Tuath Housing, the scheme highlights effective collaboration between the public, private and voluntary sectors. Tuath will manage the development on behalf of Cork City Council.

Commenting on the event, Lord Mayor Cllr Dan Boyle said: "I would like to express my pride in officially opening and breaking ground on three distinctive developments which will add 109 new social homes for the people of Cork.

"I commend Cork City Council for employing a variety of strategies to achieve housing delivery, emphasising it is a key priority. I would like to acknowledge the significant ongoing efforts of everyone involved in housing delivery. I hope these new properties will provide security and comfort to their new tenants and encourages them to actively participate in their new communities."

Valerie O'Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, added: "I would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of Brian Geaney, Assistant Chief Executive and the housing team in City Hall, as well as the contractors, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and everyone involved.

"Without their efforts these schemes would not be possible. I wish those who will live here many years of happiness in their new homes," she added.