The 2011 Community Housing Awards sponsored by Allianz were announced on Wednesday 28th September as part of the ICSH Biennial National Social Conference in Galway.
Initiated in 2003, the awards showcase the range of high quality social housing projects that have been developed buy housing associations and local authorities in recent years which have contributed significantly to creating more stable and sustainable communities.
In 2011, entries included housing projects for various categories as well as new areas such as innovation on finance and collaboration. An overall winner will be chosen from the category winners. In the past there have been winners from both local authorities and housing associations.
Collaboration Initiatives
HAIL Housing Association For Integrated Living, Clúid Housing Association & Sonas Housing Association, Belmayne, Malahide Road, Dublin 13.
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Eibhlin O’Connor, Cluid Housing Association, Maureen Taylor, Sonas Housing Association, Mr. Seán Megahey, HAIL Housing Association For Integrated Living, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Housing for Older People
Achill Sheltered Housing Association, Cuan Aoibhinn, Achill Sheltered Housing, Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Dr. Bernadette O’Leary, Achill Sheltered Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Homeless Projects
Sonas Housing Association, Viva House, Dublin 15
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Ms. Jane Adams, Sonas Housing Association,Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Housing for People with Disabilities
Peter Triest Housing Association, Cois Saile, Leargan, Knocknacarra, Galway
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Ms. Ann Loughney, Peter Triest Housing Association, Mr. John Joe Higgans, Peter Triest Housing Association, Mr Seamus Durkin, Peter Triest Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Regeneration Projects
Dublin City Council & Circle Voluntary Housing Association Sean Treacy House, Buckingham Street, Dublin 1
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Ms Eileen Gleeson, Dublin City Council, Ms. Rachel Chidlow, Paul Keogh Architects, Mr. Patrick Gilsenan, Paul Keogh Architects, Ms. Marguerite Staunton, Dublin City Council, Mr. Justin O’Brien, Circle Voluntary Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Housing for Families
South Tipperary County Council, Cois Abhainn, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Senior Executive Officer South Tipperary County Council Ms.Catherine Meade, Chairman South Tipperary County Council Mr. Michael Fitzgerald, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Part V Social Housing Projects
Inis Housing Association, Monard, Co. Tipperary
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Mr. Pearse O’Shiel, Inis Housing Association, Mr. Alan McMahon, Inis Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Traveller Accommodation
Respond! Housing Association, Ardrew Meadows, Ardrew, Athy, Co. Kildare
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Mr. Philip Dillon, Respond! Housing Association, Ms. Aoife Walsh, Respond! Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Innovative Finance Solutions
Meath County Council & Tuáth Housing Association, Knightsbridge Retirement Village, Trim, Co. Meath
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Ms. Gráinne Tuomey, Meath County Council, Ms. Fiona Egan, Túath Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Overall winner
Dublin City Council & Circle Voluntary Housing Association Sean Treacy House, Buckingham Street, Dublin 1.
Photo: (L to R) Deputy Mayor of the City of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, Ms Eileen Gleeson, Dublin City Council, Mr. Brian Swan, Dublin City Council, Ms. Rachel Chidlow, Paul Keogh Architects, Mr. Patrick Gilsenan, Paul Keogh Architects, Ms. Marguerite Staunton, Dublin City Council, Mr. Justin O’Brien, Circle Voluntary Housing Association, Mr. Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH and Mr. James Gleeson, Allianz Insurance.
Dublin City Council in partnership with Circle Voluntary Housing Association were announced as the overall winners of the Allianz Community Housing Awards at the ICSH National Social Housing Conference.
The overall award was made for the redevelopment of Sean Treacy housing in Dublin 1, a two year project which involved the demolition of the existing 1960s flat blocks and replacement with a mixed housing development comprising 53 homes, car parking and a community building. Circle Voluntary Housing Association manages the units on behalf of Dublin City Council.
Mr Donal McManus, Executive Director, ICSH commented, “a record number of submissions were received this year and the standard was exceptionally high which demonstrates the quality of social housing across the country”.
The Community Housing Awards were established by the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) in 2003 to recognise excellence in good design and housing management and strong links with the local community for local authorities, housing associations and co-operatives.