CLARE County Council is on course to deliver 232 social and affordable homes this year, with the support of local developers and in partnership with Approved Housing Bodies.
As many as 195 social houses are earmarked to join the housing stock, with a further 37 affordable homes also coming on stream.
Construction is currently underway on 150 homes planned for delivery in 2026 in housing developments across the county including Ennis, Kilrush, Doonbeg, Crusheen and Sixmilebridge, with additional projects planned for Ennis, Lisdoonvarna and Kilrush.
Construction is also currently underway on 27 developer-led affordable homes for planned delivery in 2026 in Ennis, Shannon and Tulla. In addition, Clare County Council is progressing designs for the provision of affordable serviced sites in Lisdoonvarna and Feakle, planned for delivery in 2026 and 2027.
These new homes, combined with targeted acquisitions and leases, will add significantly to the local housing stock by the end of the year, exceeding the Council’s targets of 167. This progress reflects a sustained effort to increase supply and provide quality homes for individuals and families in Clare.
Director of Services of Housing Delivery, Infrastructure Provision & Land Activation, Alan Farrell, said, “We are making real progress on housing in Clare. Over the lifetime of the Housing for All plan, we have built 743 homes, acquired 61, and leased 13 properties for social housing. These homes now provide secure accommodation for 817 individuals and families. Our continued focus is on developing and acquiring quality and sustainable homes and building communities that meet the needs of people in Clare.”
“We understand significant housing pressures are facing people in Clare,” he added. “Clare County Council is focused on delivering homes and providing the supports people need. Tackling housing supply requires careful planning and collaboration and we are committed to building upon what is being achieved and significantly increasing the housing supply in Clare. We are committed to meeting housing need through sustained delivery and collaboration, while creating engaged, vibrant communities where people can thrive and feel connected.”
This week (January 19 – 23), Clare County Council is joining other local authorities in sharing updates on its housing projects and supports.
