Construction begins on nearly 600 new homes in Inchicore
Construction has begun on the delivery of 578 new homes in Inchicore.
An Droichead Órga is a new Dublin City Council development at the former St. Michael's Estate off Emmet Road that was officially launched by Lord Mayor Councillor Ray McAdam and Minister for Housing James Browne today. Encompassing 137 social homes and 441 cost rental homes, the site will also include community and public amenities.
Elliott Group have been appointed as the construction contractor for the residential properties and will deliver an initial contract for the first 478 homes, as well as a creche, library and community hub. With multiple apartment blocks, the site will also include private communal areas for residents and shared public spaces.
An Droichead Órga, Irish for ‘The Golden Bridge,’ will also encompass additional neighbourhood amenities, including a supermarket, café and a number of smaller retail units. These will be delivered under a separate contract.
Lord Mayor McAdam said that today’s launch marks a significant milestone, not only for Inchicore but for Dublin as a whole. As the culmination of years of collaboration, planning, and engagement, he is delighted to see “a vision that places community, quality, and sustainability at its core” realised.
“This development will not only deliver much‑needed homes but will also provide vital social infrastructure that will support everyday life in the area. It reflects the strong partnership between Dublin City Council , local residents and delivery partners in shaping a place that meets both present and future needs. I look forward to returning here as this site transforms into a thriving, integrated neighbourhood that reflects the character and ambition of Dublin 8,” he said.
Minister Browne said he understands the housing challenges facing Dublin and that this project showcases the government responding. “There is unprecedented investment in social and cost rental homes. I want to ensure that people can build secure futures in homes they can afford,” he said.
“‘Under our new Housing Action Plan , ‘Delivering Homes, Building Communities’, we are working to deliver homes of all tenures to suit different people with different housing needs.
600 homes will be provided here, and I know each one will have a massive impact for the families and individuals who will live here. That is what our work is all about and I am driving on with it to get home delivery going at the pace and scale we badly need.”
Chief Executive Richard Shakespeare also described An Droichead Órga as “a significant moment for housing delivery in Dublin city.” He said it highlights their commitment to “providing high‑quality homes alongside essential community facilities.”
“It reflects the council’s strategic and sustained approach to increasing housing supply, while ensuring developments are designed to a high standard and integrated into their surrounding communities. I want to acknowledge the work of the council teams, partners and stakeholders who have played a role in bringing this project to construction stage,” he said.
A spokesperson for Dublin City Council confirmed the homes at An Droichead Órga have been designed to the highest environmental and energy performance standards and will be Home Performance Index (HPI) certified and EU Taxonomy compliant, reflecting the council’s commitment to sustainable, future‑focused housing delivery.
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