First affordable homes in Galway since 2013 near completion with price tag from €245k

A total of 61 affordable housing units are being delivered in the Garraí Na Gaoithe development, which is the first turnkey housing scheme to include affordable housing in County Galway under the Government's 'Housing for All' policy.

Work on 16 additional homes in the second phase of the development will commence in January and will be delivered in mid-2025 with a further 28 units to be developed in the third phase later next year.

Located on the Lakeview Road, the housing scheme also features a crèche and is located close to local amenities in Baile Chláir.

Councillor Albert Dolan, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway said, "These new housing units will be welcomed by those first-time and other eligible buyers who cannot afford to purchase a home on the open market.

"This first phase of development represents the first affordable homes to be delivered in Galway in 12 years and the elected members and I fully support the work of Galway County Council's Housing Directorate to significantly increase the county's affordable housing stock over the coming months and years."

Welcoming the development, Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte added that the minimum purchase price will be €245,000.

She said: "The Garraí Na Gaoithe development is a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation in tackling the housing crisis. We are grateful to all the partners involved, particularly Galway County Council, in bringing this project to fruition, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact on the area and for the new homeowners themselves. The minimum purchase price will be €245,000 for a two-bed mid-terrace house, the market value of which would otherwise be €320,000, while a 4 Bed End Terrace will start from €365,000, where the market value would be €440,000."

Michael Owens, Director of Services for Housing said the 17 new homes at Garraí na Gaoithe are being made available for sale by Galway County Council under the affordable purchase arrangements under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and Associated Affordable Housing Regulations.

"Applications will be accepted via an online application portal which will go live on October 14, 2024 at 10am. Applications may be made between October 14 and November 11, 2024," he added.

An information evening on the Garraí Na Gaoithe development will take place in the Claregalway Hotel on Thursday October 3 at 7pm.