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PHOTOS: Minister Foley Opens 120 New Local Authority Homes In Tralee

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Minister Norma Foley with young residents at Cluain na Géise at Ballyrickard at the official opening of the estate. Photo by Domnick Walsh

THE Minister for Education, Norma Foley TD officially opened 120 new local authority homes in Tralee this afternoon.

Minister Foley joined the Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, the Mayor of Tralee, and the Chief Executive of Kerry County Council at the openings this afternoon at Ballyrickard, Croogorts, Lohercannon and Rahoonane.

The new housing units have delivered under Kerry County Council’s social housing programme and with support from the Government’s ‘Housing For All’ Programme.

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21 new homes have been opened at Cluain na Géise in Ballyrickard, 30 at Croogorts (Cruaghoirt), eight at Rahoonane, and 61 units at Cluain Lár in Lohercannon.

Minister Foley said: “The Department of Housing and Kerry County Council have again worked closely and tirelessly to provide new homes in a timely and cost-effective manner.  I hope the residents who occupy these new homes will live long and happy years in these rich and vibrant communities.”

Minister Norma Foley with Kerry County Council CEO Moira Murrell, Mayor of Tralee Mikey Sheehy and Cllr Johnnie Wall at the opening of the new estate at Cluain Láir in Lohercannon. Photo by Domnick WalshPhoto by Domnick Walsh

Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Mikey Sheehy said: “This is a very important day for Tralee. The delivery of 120 new homes, all of which are constructed to a very high standard, means that families will be able to move into their new homes and communities just in time for Christmas.”

Chief Executive of Kerry County Council, Moira Murrell, said: “Kerry County Council continues to deliver on its housing programme with the support of the Department of Housing. I want to commend the staff of our Housing Unit as well as the contractors and other specialists who worked together to ensure the delivery of these new homes.” Scroll down for photos…

Minister Norma Foley at the opening of the new houses in Croogorts. Photo by Domnick Walsh
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The new houses at Croogorts. Photo by Domnick Walsh
The opening of the new local authority houses at Rahoonane. Photo by Domnick Walsh
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Minister Norma Foley and local residents in Cluain Láir in Lohercannon. Photo by Domnick Walsh
Cluain Láir at Lohercannon. Photo by Domnick Walsh
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