Respond opens applications for Cost Rental homes at Dun an Ri, Athlone

Respond, one of Ireland’s leading Approved Housing Bodies and service providers, is delighted to announce applications for 7 Cost Rental homes at Dun an Ri, Athlone, Westmeath, are now open.

Prior to the new year, Respond also had the pleasure of welcoming new tenants to 30 social homes in the location.

Respond is delivering a mix of Cost Rental and social Homes at Dun an Ri, with this phase of delivery comprising of 37 homes in total.

Phase 1: Social Housing Delivery Complete 

The initial phase saw the successful delivery of 30 social homes across Ree House and Twy House in collaboration with Westmeath County Council. These homes are part of a wider 50 home project, with the remaining 20 homes expected for handover early this year.

Cost Rental Homes Handed Over

Respond previously successfully acquired and is managing 8 Cost Rental apartments in the Glanmore Heights block. The latest addition of 7 Cost Rental apartments is also being advertised in the same block. These 15 Cost Rental units represent a vital component of affordable housing in Athlone.

Homes now available include three two-bedroom duplexes and four three-bedroom duplexes at the following monthly cost rents:

• 2 bed duplex      €1,275.00
• 3 bed duplex       €1,498.00

To apply for one of these homes and find out more about Cost Rental, please visit www.Respond.ie.

Tenant Experience

Dun an Ri has been designed with tenants’ quality of life at its core. Each home features modern appliances, an energy-efficient A-rated BER, and access to extensive local amenities including schools, shops, and public transport.

Situated in a lively community, the estate sits between the southern banks of Lough Ree and the heart of Athlone Town. Located just off the M6 Junction 10 and Ballymahon Road, the development is easily accessed via the motorway system.

Athlone Train and Bus Station is conveniently reachable, linking tenants to Dublin, Galway and other parts of the country.

Respond’s Commitment to Cost Rental Housing

Niamh Randall, Spokesperson for Respond, highlighted the important of Cost Rental housing in Ireland:

“We are delighted to open applications for these new quality homes. We’ve designed this development not just as a place to live, but as a place with strong community connections and excellent access to schools, transport and services. This would not be possible without the support of our dedicated partners.

“We were also delighted to welcome new tenants to their forever homes just before Christmas, where they have already started settling in. These homes provide secure and affordable accommodation in vibrant communities.”

Dun an Ri has been delivered in partnership with Westmeath County Council, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the Housing Finance Agency and The Housing Agency, with construction led by Coosan Developments Limited and OCC Construction Limited.

A Growing National Pipeline

Respond currently provides homes for over 20,000 people in more than 8,000 homes across Ireland. The organisation has 3,463 homes under construction, as it accelerates delivery of social and cost rental housing nationwide.

For more information or to apply for a Cost Rental home at Dun an Ri, visit: www.respond.ie/cost-rental