Age-appropriate housing scheme unveiled in Schull

Ard Na Mara provides 12 single-storey homes for older persons, comprising four,  one bedroom, and eight, two bedroom houses.
Age-appropriate housing scheme unveiled in Schull

The new homes are a short walk from the main village in Schull. Picture: Andy Gibson.

A new age friendly housing development in Schull aimed specifically at elderly residents has been officially opened.

Ard Na Mara provides 12 single-storey homes for older persons, comprising four,  one bedroom, and eight, two bedroom houses.

Built by Droumleigh Construction, the new homes also are adjacent to Mizen Primary Care Centre and are a short walk from the main village in Schull. 

Independent Councillor Danny Collins, deputising for the Mayor of County Cork Joe Carroll, officially opened the development last Friday. 

Funding for Ard na Mara was secured from the Capital Assistance Scheme through the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, while also courtesy of fundraising activities which were organised by the Schull Community Care Association.

Mayor of County Cork Joe Carroll said that this housing development in Schull was greatly welcomed.

“Ard na Mara delivers much needed housing, enabling older people in and around Schull to live in their own area with their established community connections for as long as possible. 

"I wish to commend Schull Community Care, Tuath Housing and Cork County Council on their collaboration and for turning this idea into reality.

He added: “I would also like to thank the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for ing this scheme. It is through this ongoing collaboration and partnership that we are making a real difference in the lives of older persons in our communities.”

Angela Murphy, Vice Chair of Tuath’s Voluntary Board of Directors added:

“Age friendly housing offers an improved quality of life to older persons by ing their independent living, autonomy, and safety. The provision of age appropriate housing is an important aspect of Tuath’s delivery programme and we hope that these homes will contribute significantly to tenants’ wellbeing.”

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