Kildare County Council Unveils New Housing Development at Blackrath Ridge, Athgarvan
18 new housing units delivered under the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan
16th April 2025: Kildare County Council is pleased to announce the completion of a new housing development at Blackrath Ridge, Athgarvan, Co Kildare. This project has delivered 18 new residential units under the Rebuilding Ireland Action Plan.
The development consists of three 1-bedroom houses, two 2-bedroom houses and thirteen 3-bedroom houses, all of which have an ‘A’ BER rating and finished to a high standard. Additionally, three of the units are Universally Designed, Accessible and Age Friendly, single-storey houses. The first of the new tenants received their keys to their new homes in February this year.
Speaking at the event to mark the culmination of the project, the Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Kevin Duffy said; “The completion of these 18 housing units at Blackrath Ridge is a significant milestone for our community. This project not only provides high-quality homes but also demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development and improving the quality of life for our residents.”
Annette Aspell, Director of Services, Housing & Regeneration, Kildare County Council, said; ” Kildare County Council welcome the completion of these 18 housing units, this project is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible, and age-friendly homes for the community. We are proud to see the positive impact it will have on the lives of the new tenants and the broader community.”
Colm O’Sullivan, Deaton Lysaght Architects said; “Deaton Lysaght Architects is proud to have served as Employer's Representative and Design Team Leader for the successful completion of 18 new social houses for Kildare County Council at Mountainview, Athgarvan, Co. Kildare. This project underscores DLA's dedication to designing sustainable and high-quality homes, evidenced by the achievement of an "A" Building Energy Rating for each dwelling. Our design approach for Mountainview prioritized the creation of attractive and resident-friendly spaces that thoughtfully embrace the site's spectacular views of the mountains to the south and east. We are particularly pleased with how the development seamlessly integrates with the existing community, a key consideration throughout the design and construction process. DLA congratulates Kildare County Council on the official opening of these much-needed homes and is confident that they will provide a positive and thriving environment for their new residents.”
Additional works in the area included the construction of a new granite-capped limestone effect wall, to separate the existing Mountain View estate from the main road, and the installation of new surface water drainage connecting to a Nature Based attenuation system, to serve both Blackrath Ridge and Mountain View.
