An Taoiseach to officially open the Stanwix Village in Thurles today

Thurles Lions Trust Housing Association are pleased to confirm that An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, will officially open The Stanwix Village, Kickham Street, Thurles today, Friday, May 19 at 4pm.

The Stanwix Village is a development of 16 houses that is now the permanent home to 20 people.

Constructed on the site of the original Stanwix Home, it involved the complete refurbishment of the former Stanwix Home (Widow’s Home), a protected structure, in addition to the construction of 6 new houses. The development also has a Community Centre.

Speaking in advance of the opening the Chairperson of Thurles Lions Trust, Anne Bolton, said that they were delighted to have been involved with such a unique project on one of the town’s most iconic buildings which was at risk of falling into dereliction.

The opening of The Stanwix Village will bring the total number of houses that Thurles Lions Trust has provided to 81 with a further 23 at various stages of design.

Thurles Lions Trust has prioritized the use of vacant, sub-standard and derelict properties in the delivery of housing solutions at town centre locations for elderly persons, persons with disabilities and others in need of housing.