An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened a new €4m social housing development in Longford on Friday, December 2. St Michael’s Court in Longford Town was delivered in late 2022 under the Social Housing Capital Investment Programme (SHCIP), with a total investment of €4 million (€4,080,381). READ MORE BELOW PHOTO CAPTION: Longford County Council Director of Services Samantha Healy; Director of Services John Brannigan; Chief Executive Paddy Mahon; Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern; Longford County Council Director of Services Barbara Heslin; Longford County Council Director of Services Michael Nevin The contractor on the development was Donnelly Developments. The development consists of 14 units which include four three-bedroomed units and 10 two-bedroomed units. Thirteen of the 14 units have been allocated and will accommodate 15 adults and six children. St Michael’s Court is sustainable social housing development and well-located in the centre of Longford town. It is close to all local amenities, located in a mixed residential and commercial area. The housing project was developed on a derelict industrial site. Its construction, therefore, enhances the visual appearance of the area. This project was compliant with key criteria for sustainable social homes. Opening the social housing development, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said, “I am delighted to be here in County Longford for the opening of this social housing development, a really important regeneration project in the heart of Longford town. I want to thank Longford County Council and the developers for bringing this wonderful new community to life, and wish all the new residents every happiness in their new homes.” Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern welcomed the opening on behalf of the Council. “I welcome and thank An Taoiseach Micheál Martin for coming here to officially open this social housing development. It is very much welcome by the people of Longford, and most

placeholder image — An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opened a new €4m social housing development in Longford on Friday, December 2. St Michael’s Court in Longford Town was delivered in late 2022 under the Social Housing Capital Investment Programme (SHCIP), with a total investment of €4 million (€4,080,381). READ MORE BELOW PHOTO CAPTION: Longford County Council Director of Services Samantha Healy; Director of Services John Brannigan; Chief Executive Paddy Mahon; Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern; Longford County Council Director of Services Barbara Heslin; Longford County Council Director of Services Michael Nevin The contractor on the development was Donnelly Developments. The development consists of 14 units which include four three-bedroomed units and 10 two-bedroomed units. Thirteen of the 14 units have been allocated and will accommodate 15 adults and six children. St Michael’s Court is sustainable social housing development and well-located in the centre of Longford town. It is close to all local amenities, located in a mixed residential and commercial area. The housing project was developed on a derelict industrial site. Its construction, therefore, enhances the visual appearance of the area. This project was compliant with key criteria for sustainable social homes. Opening the social housing development, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said, “I am delighted to be here in County Longford for the opening of this social housing development, a really important regeneration project in the heart of Longford town. I want to thank Longford County Council and the developers for bringing this wonderful new community to life, and wish all the new residents every happiness in their new homes.” Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern welcomed the opening on behalf of the Council. “I welcome and thank An Taoiseach Micheál Martin for coming here to officially open this social housing development. It is very much welcome by the people of Longford, and most

PICTURES | Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially opens new €4m Longford social housing development

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Caption: Front row l to r; Maura Hegarty, Longford County Council; Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern; Carol McDermott, Longford County Council; Katherine Weaver, Longford County Council; John O'Shaughnessy, Longford County Council; Mariana Alexandrino, Longford County Council. Middle; Annette McCormack, Longford County Council; Rita Woods, Longford County Council; Orla Maguire, Longford County Council; Annie Blessington, Longford County Council; Chief Executive Paddy Mahon; Sinead Fahy, Longford County Council. Back; Director of Services John Brannigan, Tom Murtagh, Longford County Council; Michael Malone, Longford County Council; Cathriona MacCarthy, Longford County Council; Padraig Walker, Longford County Council Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Director of Services John Brannigan; Kevin Donnelly, Donnelly Developments; Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern; Brendan Quaine, Will Design Associates; Chief Executive Paddy Mahon Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Cllr John Browne; Cllr Mick Cahill; Senator Micheál Carrigy; Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi; Director of Services John Brannigan; Chief Executive Paddy Mahon; Cllr Seamus Butler; Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern; Joe Flaherty TD; Cllr PJ Reilly; Peter Burke TD; Cllr Pat O’Toole; Cllr Paul Ross; Cllr Martin Monaghan Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Longford County Council Director of Services John Brannigan; Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon; Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern; Joe Flaherty TD; Cllr Paul Ross; Peter Burke TD Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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