Council announces two social housing developments in Oldtown and Kilmacrennan
Ascaill an tSeanbhaile, Oldtown, Letterkenny will see 16 social housing units, with construction due to commence in June 2026, while Ard na Glaise (Phase 2), Kilmacrennan will have 20 social housing units
The Council has confirmed the appointment of contractors for two new Design & Build social housing developments in County Donegal, delivering a total of 36 high-quality, sustainable homes in Oldtown, Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan.
Ascaill an tSeanbhaile, Oldtown, Letterkenny will see 16 social housing units (Lowry Construction Ltd), with construction due to commence in June 2026, while Ard na Glaise (Phase 2), Kilmacrennan will have 20 social housing units (M.L. Quinn Construction Limited), with construction due to commence in June 2026.
The Council has completed a contract for the Design & Build of 16 social housing units at Ascaill an tSeanbhaile, Oldtown, Letterkenny, with Lowry Construction Ltd appointed to undertake the development. The project has entered the design stage, with on-site construction scheduled to begin in June 2026. On completion, the development will provide high-quality, sustainable homes and apartments for 16 families in the Letterkenny area.
The Council has also completed a contract for the Design & Build of 20 social housing units at Ard na Glaise (Phase 2), Kilmacrennan, with M.L. Quinn Construction Limited appointed to undertake the development. The project has entered the design stage, with on-site construction scheduled to begin in June 2026. On completion, the development will provide high-quality, sustainable homes and apartments for 20 families in the wider Letterkenny/Milford municipal district.
Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Paul Canning remarked: “These two developments in Oldtown, Letterkenny and Kilmacrennan are a significant step forward in addressing housing need in communities across Donegal. The delivery of 36 new social homes will provide modern, high-quality accommodation for families, and I welcome the progress being made as both projects move through design and towards a June 2026 start on site.”