Circle VHA wins overall winner at the ICSH community awards

Circle Celebrates Double Success at the ICSH Community Housing Awards 2025

Circle is proud to celebrate an incredible double win at the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) Community Housing Awards 2025, recognising excellence, innovation, and community impact in social housing across Ireland. At this year’s ceremony, Housing with Supports, Richmond Place, Inchicore, Dublin 8 received the Community Housing Public Choice Award in the Large Regeneration… Continue Reading Circle Celebrates Double Success at the ICSH Community Housing Awards 2025

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Building Stronger Communities Together: Circle at the Supporting Communities Tenant Conference

Circle was proud to attend and present at the Supporting Communities Tenant Conference, joining housing partners, tenants, and community leaders from across the sector. The conference was a fantastic opportunity to share learning, celebrate progress, and showcase tenant involvement at the heart of housing practice. Across five sessions, Circle presented alongside partners from across Ireland… Continue Reading Building Stronger Communities Together: Circle at the Supporting Communities Tenant Conference

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Fr.Patsy Carolan with Circle Tenants, presenting the cheque for the Tenant Educational Bursary.

Celebrating the Launch of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary

We are delighted to celebrate the successful launch of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary, an initiative supporting Circle tenants and their household members in pursuing education, training, and personal development opportunities. This year, 10 Circle tenants have been awarded €500 bursaries to assist with course fees, materials, and other education-related costs. In addition, 20… Continue Reading Celebrating the Launch of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary

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World Mental Health Day! Supporting Our Wellbeing Together

At Circle, we believe that a home should be more than just a place to live, it should be a foundation for wellbeing, connection, and community. As we mark World Mental Health Day which takes place on the 10th October, we’re joining the global conversation to highlight that mental health is a universal human right.… Continue Reading World Mental Health Day! Supporting Our Wellbeing Together

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Launch of Cost Rental in Fontenoy Place, Bray

Circle Voluntary Housing Association is delighted to announce our newest Cost Rental homes, Fontenoy Place in Bray, Co. Wicklow. These homes are available at 25% below local market rents. Applications for Fontenoy Place are now open, and the deadline for applications is 10 am on Wednesday, 1st October. Find out more – https://circlevha.ie/cost-rental/bray-head/

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Circle Launches 2024 Annual Report: Building More Than Housing

Circle Voluntary Housing Association has published its 2024 Annual Report, marking another year of growth, delivery, and deep community impact. In 2024, Circle delivered 216 high-quality homes, expanding our housing portfolio to 1,825 homes and providing secure housing solutions for over 5,000 people nationwide. Our frontline teams responded to 17,400 tenant calls, reflecting our ongoing… Continue Reading Circle Launches 2024 Annual Report: Building More Than Housing

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Launch of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary

Circle is delighted to launch the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary, supporting tenants and household members with the cost of education, training, or upskilling. This bursary offers up to €500 to help with: Whether you’re starting a new course or returning to education, this bursary is here to help. Who can apply? Application dates:Open: Friday… Continue Reading Launch of the Fr. Patsy Carolan Education Bursary

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month at Circle

This July, we join communities around the world in recognising Disability Pride Month, a time to honour the history, achievements, and identities of people with disabilities. Although it’s not yet formally recognised across Ireland, the spirit of Disability Pride is alive and growing. It’s a time to reflect, to learn, and to celebrate the diversity… Continue Reading Celebrating Disability Pride Month at Circle

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Circle proudly celebrates the completion of Richmond Place

Circle Voluntary Housing Association proudly celebrates the completion of Richmond Place located in Inchicore, Dublin 8. Richmond Place, an award winning path finder project designed by OBFA Architects that has brought together key stakeholders from Circle, ALONE, Dublin City Council, the Department of Health – Ireland (DOH), the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage,… Continue Reading Circle proudly celebrates the completion of Richmond Place

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Circle Launches Tender Opportunities for Fire Safety, Kitchen and Bathroom Works

As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, and comfortable homes for our tenants, Circle Voluntary Housing Association (Circle VHA) has published three new public tenders. These contracts are now open for submissions on the Irish Government’s eTenders platform. We are seeking experienced and qualified contractors to deliver essential works across our property… Continue Reading Circle Launches Tender Opportunities for Fire Safety, Kitchen and Bathroom Works

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Gemma Kavanagh appointed as Circle’s new Chair of the Board of Directors

Circle is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Kavanagh as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Most recently serving as Interim Chair and as a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Gemma has been a valued member of Circle’s Board since 2021. With extensive experience in financial services, Gemma brings… Continue Reading Gemma Kavanagh appointed as Circle’s new Chair of the Board of Directors

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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities!!Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Circle Voluntary Housing Association reaffirm our commitment to supporting our tenants with disabilities in every way we can.  We work hand-in-hand with local authorities and partner with a range of organisations to ensure that our tenants can live comfortably and… Continue Reading Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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Language and Accessibility Matters 

The Quality in Our Diversity Project (QID) is a dynamic process whereby an Approved Housing Body can achieve a Quality Mark for its work in building sustainable intercultural communities. Circle VHA has partnered with two other AHBs to develop this quality mark system/framework and it now forms part of our Tenant Engagement work.  During the… Continue Reading Language and Accessibility Matters 

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Winners of the Social Impact Award 2024

Circle VHA wins the Social Impact Award by the Irish Council for Social Housing 2024.

The Irish Council for Social Housing and AIB selected Circle Voluntary Housing Association and our partners ALONE as the WINNER for the Social Impact Award 2024 for Housing with Support Pathfinder Project, located in Richmond Place, Inchicore, Dublin 8. It is a monumental achievement to have been recognized for the importance of this model of… Continue Reading Circle VHA wins the Social Impact Award by the Irish Council for Social Housing 2024.

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World mental health awareness day 

10.10.2024  Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day!   It’s important to prioritise mental health every day, but today, let’s shine an extra light on the importance of caring for ourselves and those around us. Whether you’re feeling low, anxious, or overwhelmed, help is available—you’re not alone.  Support services Ireland:  Samaritans Ireland: Call 116 123… Continue Reading World mental health awareness day 

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International older persons day

Happy International Older Persons Day! Today, we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our communities. At Circle Voluntary Housing Association, we are committed to supporting the older members of our communities. With this in mind, we eagerly await the upcoming launch of Housing with Supports, Richmond Place, a transformative housing initiative… Continue Reading International older persons day

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Make Way Day 2024

Make Way Day is a national initiative aimed at raising awareness about the obstacles people with disabilities face in their everyday lives. Organized by the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), this day focuses on promoting accessibility and reminding everyone of the small but significant steps we can take to make our communities more inclusive. It’s… Continue Reading Make Way Day 2024

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World Suicide Prevention Day 

As we observe world suicide prevention day, we are reminded of our need to support each other. This week serves to raise awareness about mental health and encourage open conversations about the challenges many of us face.   We understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it’s important to know that support is available.   If you or… Continue Reading World Suicide Prevention Day 

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