Newtown Wood

We at Respond are excited to present our new cost rental homes at Newtown Wood, Drogheda, Co. Louth. Cost rental housing is open to people who do not qualify for social housing but whose net household income is less than €59,000 per annum.

This advertisment is for 1, 2-bedroom semi detached house.

The monthly rate will be €1,275/month. A deposit of €1225 is required.

Rents are set on a calculation which covers the cost of the construction, management and maintenance of the new homes. Cost Rental offers a long-term, secure and affordable tenancy option with rents that are approximately 25% lower than average local area rents.

This new type of rental accommodation is supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Housing Finance Agency and Louth County Council.

What’s on Offer?

1 unit available

2-bedroom semi detached house

Monthly rent of €1,275

Long-term, secure tenancy


Closing Date

Closed

 

Amenities

Newtown Wood is within walking / cycling distance of two secondary schools –  St. Joseph’s Secondary School and Our Lady’s College, Greenhills –  by way of the existing footpath network from the road entrance.

The site is adjacent to Boyne Business Park catering for a wide mix of commercial and industrial occupiers including warehousing and leisure. Integral Fitness & Leisure is one of Drogheda’s premier sports facilities with a gym and 20m swimming pool.

There are five GAA Clubs, Boyne Rugby Club, Drogheda United Soccer Club and a wide range of sporting and recreational activities including golf at Seapoint & County Louth Golf Club, Baltray.

Drogheda & District Athletic Club  training grounds and running track are located adjacent to the development.

The local sandy Termonfeckin beach is a 10 minute drive away.  Newtown Wood is also located within close proximity to the scenic areas of Baltray, Seapoint, Clogherhead and Port.

Specifications

These properties are classified as A2 Rated low energy homes with gas boiler heating systems. The central heating system is a mix of Gas boiler & air source heat pump. Each property also comprises UPVC doubled glazed windows, high quality fixtures & fittings, parking, washer/dryer, microwave, cooker/hob and fridge freezer.

  • Air source heat pump / Electric
  • A2 Rated homes
  • Spacious accommodation
  • UPVC double glazed windows
  • High quality fixtures and fittings
  • 2 bedroom house size – 89.8m2
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Rear garden
  • Parking – 2 spaces
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Oven/hob
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Built in wardrobes
  • Utility room

Eligibility Criteria

Your net household income is below €59,000 per annum.

You are not in receipt of any form of social housing support (Including a HAP payment or Rent supplement).

You do not own a property.

Your household size is appropriate to the size of the property advertised.

You can afford to pay the rent for the property (please see below).

Your household has only entered one application for cost rental property per development.

You must be currently residing in Ireland.

 

Available: June 2026

Closed

Rents are set on a calculation which covers the cost of the construction, management and maintenance of the new homes. Cost Rental offers a long-term, secure and affordable tenancy option with rents that are approximately 40% lower than average local area rents.

Ber Rating: All properties have a minimum A2 rating.