Work has begun on the €264 million residential development at Ballymastone, Donabate.
Construction of the first 432 has commenced in the first phase of the development in north county Dublin.
The first batch of homes will be delivered by H2 2024 with developers anticipating the first phase to be completed by H2 2025.
At 28 hectares, the project will provide up to 1200 homes – one of the largest residential developments in the country.
Of these homes, 60% will be private housing, 20% will be affordable housing and 20% will be social housing.
Work has begun on the €264 million, 1200-home development at Ballymastone, Donabate — one of the largest residential developments in the country. Credit: Fingal County Council
More than 11% of the site will be reserved for public open spaces with small parks and pocket parks close to the housing.
The scheme will also include other community facilities such as creches, EV charging points, and improved transport links.
Fingal County Council councillors voted through the development 31 votes to 9 on May 25, 2025.
In January 24 2022, Glenveagh Living Limited was awarded the contract.
Speaking at the sod-turning on August 25, Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien welcomed the site as a “significant” provider of private, social and affordable housing for north county Dublin.
“As we work towards achieving the targets outlined under the Housing For All plan, developments such as this will alleviate some of the pressure on the housing market and provide quality and sustainable homes for families, young people and the wider community,” he said.
Chief Executive of Glenveagh, Stephen Garvey hailed the development as a “landmark partnership for the community of Donabate and Portrane.
Speaking at the sod-turning on August 25, Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien welcomed the site as a “significant” provider of private, social and affordable housing for north county Dublin. Credit: Fingal County Council
“We have gotten to a place where we can now deliver 1,200 energy-efficient, sustainable, and high-quality homes for over 3000 people, alongside a world-class hub of recreational and sporting facilities for the people of Donabate, Portrane and the entire community,” he said.
“Our job at Glenveagh is to create vibrant, flourishing communities across Ireland, and we will continue to work collaboratively with Fingal County Council and the Government to deliver these homes and recreational facilities as quickly as we can, to ensure that thousands of people can call Balmoston and the wider community of Donabate and Portrane their home for generations to come.”
Feature Image Credit: Fingal County Council
