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HOUSING CHARITY CLÚID took over a ghost estate on Dublin’s northside over six years ago and have now refurbished over 200 units.
Speaking at the official opening today Karen Kennedy from Clúid said, “When we first visited this development over six years ago, there were high rates of anti-social behaviour, rubbish was piled up on the streets, and there were derelict buildings everywhere.
“Today, almost all the properties are occupied, houses have been turned into homes, and there is a growing sense of community everywhere you look.”
Resident Helen Maguire said: ‘I am just beyond happy.
Before moving here, me and my son were living in a one bed emergency accommodation hotel room. My landlord moved back into the property I was living in and I had been extremely anxious ever since. We were totally unsettled.
“Having a long-term lease is a massive relief for me. The service Clúid provides is very reassuring and I always have a point of contact when I need one. The whole process has been life-changing for me. Belmayne is my home now.”
Transformation
In 2009, Clúid partnered with two other Approved Housing Bodies to purchase 75 complete but unsold dwellings. At the same time, Dublin City Council purchased 59 units and appointed Clúid as management agent.
In 2014, Clúid signed a lease agreement with NARPS for a further 125 properties.
Belmayne is located in an area of Dublin with a high demand for all types of housing, so Clúid proposed a mixed tenure community that would cater for people with a range of needs and incomes.
60% of the 125 units acquired in 2014 are social rented dwellings for people on Dublin City Council’s housing waiting list.
Of these, one third is reserved for people who have experienced homelessness. The remaining 40% are let at market rents to those who can afford to pay a higher rent.
Karen Kennedy commented: “We are absolutely delighted to be providing long-term housing for people on the social housing waiting list in this area.
“Belmayne has been transformed from an underutilised, unfinished development into a thriving community.”
As usual none of the above. Can’t recall the last time I actually voted in this.
@Peter: But maybe you can recall the last time you didn’t care to comment.
Neill young deffo + a sneaky spliff.
@Paul Gorry:
I think I’ll roll another number for the road
I feel able to get under any load
Though my feet aren’t on the ground
I been standin’ on the sound
Of some open-hearted people goin’ down
@Larry Betts: look out mama cause iam coming home tonight. Howya Larry?
@Paul Gorry: Howya Paul! Keep on rockin’ in the free world :-)
@Larry Betts: all good Larry thanks. You’ve a heart of gold.
@Paul Gorry: Honestly? I think I’ll pack it in and buy a pick-up. Take it down to LA. Find a place to call my own and try to fix up. Start a brand new day.The woman I’m thinking of,she loved me all up.But I’m so down today. She’s so fine,she’s in my mind.I hear her calling.
@Larry Betts: My My , Hey Hey , keep the faith Larry.
@Paul Gorry: Heading off now Paul,but let me leave you with a recommendation for an artist to check out. Simone Felice. He’s from New York state,and performs solo or with his brothers as Felice Brothers. Seen him twice live in Vicar St.Plenty of videos on YouTube. Particularly worth checking out “New York Times”, “Union St.” and his version of “Helpless” Better head off,there comes a time,comes a time
@Larry Betts: Nice one Larry I’ll deffo look that up. Thanks for the heads up.
Ders more ta Irelind din dis.
Predator 2 with Danny Glover
@Aidy McBride: predator 506 with Aidy McBride is actually better imo.
Anyone know where to watch North Circular?
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