AT Áras an Chontae at the contract signing for the development in Athenry were (back) Karen O’Donnell, Alan Brogan and Damien Reddington of Galway County Council; Daniel Conway, MMP & Partners; and Graham Maher and Aidan Corcoran of C&N Higgins Construction Ltd; (front) Dave O'Halloran and Eamon Loughrey of Galway County Council; Poppy Van Dijk, Van Dijk Architects; Paul Keogh, Studio PKA Architects; Cllr. Andrew Reddington Cathaoirleach; Colin Higgins, C&N Higgins Construction Ltd; Damien Mitchell (Director of Services) and Breege Lynn of Galway County Council.

Contract signed for €4.7m housing and care development

Purpose-built community care home

Published: Wed 22 Jul 2026, 7:33 AM

THE contract has been signed for the construction of a €4.7 million housing development and community care facility in Athenry.

The Galway County Council development at Cullairbaun will deliver 12 social homes and a purpose-built community care home.

The housing scheme comprises four one-bedroom homes and eight two-bedroom homes. The care facility will include five bedrooms, communal living areas and support spaces.

Housing demand continues

Chief Executive of Galway County Council Liam Conneally said the project reflects the Council's commitment to expanding housing delivery across the county.

"While demand for housing continues to outstrip supply across Ireland, Galway County Council has a strong pipeline of projects at various stages of delivery. Working with our delivery partners, we are committed to increasing the pace of housing delivery and bringing more homes on stream across the county,” said Mr Conneally.

Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Cllr Andrew Reddington said the development will deliver much needed homes while also providing a purpose-built community care facility.

Investment in Athenry

“It is another important investment in Athenry and will support people to live independently in their own community," said Cllr Reddington.

Director of Services for Housing Damien Mitchell said the Athenry scheme forms part of a wider programme of housing delivery.

“This project reflects the progress being made across County Galway through new build developments and partnerships with Approved Housing Bodies. Our priority is to deliver more social, affordable and supported housing and ensure people have access to secure, high-quality homes.”

The contract, valued at approximately €4.7 million including VAT, has been awarded to C&N Higgins Construction Ltd following a competitive procurement process.