Balnamona, Mullingar

Respond have delivered the first phase of the new estate, in collaboration with Westmeath County Council. Unveiling 33 social homes in phase one, Respond aim to deliver phase two and phase three in the second half of this year, completing the 99 home development.

On track to be completed in quarter three of 2025, the development comprises of 31 one-bed duplexes, 31 three-bed duplex, 11 two-bed houses, 20 three-bed houses and 6 four-bed houses. The homes have been funded by a combination of private finance from the Housing Finance Agency and a CALF (Capital Advance Leasing Facility) loan from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Respond will open an Early Learning and School Age Care in Balnamona later this year and there is also a community building to strengthen community ties and enhance local infrastructure. The Early Years service will provide full day care service catering for children from 1yrs to 6yrs.

All homes in this the development are BER A2 rated. The development is situated a short distance (c. 2.1km) from the Mullingar Train Station, along with various bus links located within Mullingar Town Centre, providing access to Dublin, Dublin Airport, Sligo and surrounding areas. The site is also bounded by the National Cycle Network located along the Royal Canal.

There are three primary schools with the 2km catchment area from the estate, while the post primary schools are located within Mullingar Town Centre. Additionally, there is an Athletics club and a supermarket within 30 minutes walking distance of the estate.