Circle is delighted to welcome the return of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary for 2026, supporting Circle tenants and members of their households in accessing and continuing education and training. Now in its second year, the bursary has grown in response to a strong tenant interest. For 2026, Circle has doubled the overall fund […]
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Circle VHA have created a guide to assist on strengthening the knowledge on how to apply for social and affordable housing in Ireland. This document also reflects on how Circle VHA contribute to the delivery of social and affordable housing alongside the design specifications. To learn more about the process please view the attached document.
Applying for local authority/social housing Read this article
MARKING A UNIQUE NEW MODEL OF HOUSING AND CARE PROVISION IN IRELAND IN COLLABORATION WITH ALONE Monday 17th October 2022 – Today marks a special day as Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conway together with Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien and key stakeholders came together to launch The Housing Agency ‘Housing
On the 26th of August, Circle VHA held a tenant engagement event, in the courtyard of Peader Kearney House, located in Dublin 1. Tenancy Service Officer (TSO) Catherine Elliot Lewis, organised the event with the assistance of front line and non-front line staff of Circle VHA. The smell of the BBQ by AB Catering consumed
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Circle VHA held a number of summer Tenant Engagement Events. On the 19th of August, Circle VHA visited Sean Treacy House, located in the heart of Dublin 1. Tenancy Co-ordinator Michael Russell, organised the event with the assistance of Colin Keating from Facilities, Lisa Flynn from Health and Safety and Claire McDonnell our Tenant Engagement
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Thornton Heights Community clean-up Fun day was held in the Thornton Heights complex located in Inchicore, Dublin 8 hosted on the 8th July 2022. Tenancy Services Officer (TSO) Mary Ryan coordinated alongside several departments across the organisation. Purpose of the event? The purpose of the event was to bring staff and tenants together to take
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Wooly Farm and their collection of furry animals travel to see our tenants in Fairgreen Manor, Dunlavin located in Co. Wicklow and Fairfield’s, Co. Waterford to take part in our summer Tenant Engagement Events. Tenant Engagement Officers (TSO’s) Helena Crotty and Catherine Elliot Lewis were the organiser’s of these fun, furry events! What was the
Wooly Farm traveled to Fairfields & Fairgreen Manor! Read this article
Circle Voluntary Housing Association celebrated the official opening of 57 social homes at Butterfield, Mount Neil, Co. Waterford in February 2022. A two-phased development, built and completed to the Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) highest standards. These homes have all the necessary certifications to ensure our tenant families have safe and quality constructed A-rated, low-energy
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On Thursday 4th November, Circle Voluntary Housing Association members, Supporting Communities members, tenants, and external contributors gathered to celebrate the launch of their Tenant Engagement Strategy & Strategy 24 at the Temple Bar Gallery and Studio in Dublin. Our Tenant Engagement Strategy was derived from our innate desire to provide the best possible housing to
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40 FAMILIES NOW OCCUPY THEIR NEW HOMES AS CIRCLE VHA COMPLETES TENANCY AT FAIRGREEN MANOR, DUNLAVIN, CO. WICKLOW On the 16th of February 2022, Circle VHA celebrates the final handover to all 40 families of their new homes at Fairgreen Manor, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow alongside Cathaoirleach Shay Cullen, local councillors, tenants of Fairgreen Manor and
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Circle Housing presenting alongside AIB and The Housing Agency Ireland discussing “Opportunities for Developers ~ Working with an AHB” A presentation in which provides details into working with Circle Housing (AHB), funding, and delivering under Housing For All.
Webinar 2 – Overcoming the barriers to housing delivery Read this article
Circle Housing presenting alongside AIB and The Housing Agency Ireland discussing “Opportunities for Developers ~ Working with an AHB” A presentation in which provides details into working with Circle Housing (AHB), funding, and delivering under Housing For All.
Webinar 1 – Opportunities for Developers Read this article
Clúid, Respond and Circle are pleased to announce an exciting research partnership to identify the social impact of living in an Approved Housing Body (AHB) home. While many are aware of the far-reaching benefits of social housing, it is important that these benefits can be clearly identified and measured, allowing us to understand the value
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Circle VHA in partnership with South Dublin County Council and Foróige celebrate reopening of Deerpark Community Centre following significant investment. In November 2021, we officially re-opened the refurbished Deerpark Community Centre in Tallaght Dublin 24, following significant investment. A jointly funded project, in excess of €35K investment, by Circle VHA and South Dublin County Council
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More than 90 per cent of tenants are happy with the quality of accommodation and housing management services being provided by Circle VHA, according to the Tenant Satisfaction Survey Report 2016. The poll is conducted by postal questionnaire every two years and the findings are analysed by an independent researcher. In September 2015, some 956
Tenants happy with Circle VHA services Read this article
Circle VHA is actively working to secure the acquisition of new properties for social housing. The board of Circle VHA at its July meeting approved the acquisition of 30 new social housing units in the Dun Laoghaire- Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal County council areas of Dublin. We are now processing our application for Capital
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Residents of Thornton Heights in Inchicore, Dublin 8 marked their one year anniversary in their state-of-the-art new homes with an afternoon of community celebrations on Saturday, 22nd August 2015. The residents created a festival atmosphere with a street party, including face-painting, sports, food and general celebrations. A partnership between Dublin City Council and the St
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Lord Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke, and the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly TD have officially launched Peadar Kearney House in Dublin 1. A social housing scheme providing 56 homes in inner-city Dublin, Peadar Kearney House is located on the site of the old Liberty House on Railway Street, Dublin 1.
Lord Mayor Christy Burke and Minister Alan Kelly launch Peadar Kearney House Read this article
