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Kildare County Council has announced the launch of an affordable housing purchase scheme for private buyers at Grattan Park, Shackleton Road, Celbridge.
This initiative, in partnership with Brian M Durkan & Co. Ltd., aims to provide first-time buyers and other eligible homebuyers with the opportunity to purchase newly-built homes at reduced prices.
The scheme includes twelve new homes; comprising eight 2-bedroom mid-terrace homes and four 3-bedroom end terrace homes. These homes are conveniently located minutes from Celbridge Town Centre and local amenities, with easy access to the M4 motorway.
Additionally, Hazelhatch Train Station, which offers transport links to Dublin City Centre, is located just a six-minute drive from Grattan Park. The expected delivery date for these homes is March 2026.
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Welcoming the launch of the scheme, Annette Aspell, Director of Services, Kildare County Council said: “Kildare County Council is delighted to reach this important milestone, in what will be the first affordable housing purchase scheme in Celbridge, providing much needed homes that are being offered at affordable prices for potential home buyers.
“Kildare County Council’s aim, under the affordable housing scheme is to provide vital support for home buyers.”
Tim Walsh, Director at Brian M Durkan & Co. Ltd., commented: “We are delighted to partner with Kildare County Council on the delivery of 12 affordable homes at Grattan Park, Celbridge. This development reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable housing and demonstrates how strong collaboration between the public and private sectors can address the growing need for affordable homes in the community.”
The Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme aims to support first-time buyers, with some exceptions. Eligible applicants looking to buy a home in Kildare are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the application process and documentation, available online at https://kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/Housing/AffordableHousing/.
The application portal will open at 11am on Tuesday, January 6 2026 and will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, January 28 2026.
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