Families in John Carew Park have begun moving into new homes after Limerick City and County Council handed over keys to 14 properties at De Vere Court, part of a wider 16‑unit local authority development.

The scheme consists of eight two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom homes. Two of the properties are available through the Incremental Purchase Scheme, which allows eligible buyers to purchase at a discounted rate.

Several of the new tenants have transitioned from emergency homeless accommodation into secure, long-term housing.

Delivered by the Council's Regeneration Directorate in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the project was constructed by Michael Fitzgibbon Contractors Limited using Insulated Concrete Formwork. All units achieved an A Building Energy Rating, and the homes are finished to a high standard with generous living space.

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Mayor of Limerick John Moran visited the development to meet residents and said: "The handover of keys to 14 different tenants at De Vere Court is the latest modest but significant step, certainly for the new residents, in our efforts to continue to unlock housing delivery here in Limerick. When it comes to housing, delivery is what matters. These 14 tenants have been afforded stability and an opportunity to build roots through our action and delivery. Ultimately, we want to continue to turn this momentum into more keys into doors, building more communities and delivering more homes across Limerick."

Construction at De Vere Court began in September 2024 at a cost of around €4 million. It follows the delivery of 26 units at Churchfield in nearby O’Malley Park over the winter months.