Cork's largest affordable homes scheme so far this year set for applications next week

The two- and three-bedroom houses will be available for around 26% and 23% below market value respectively

Applications for the houses at Cluain Ard, Cobh, open on Monday, October 2, at 12 noon.

Significant interest is expected in the largest affordable housing schemes developed in Cork county this year which will offer homes for sale to first-time buyers at around 25% below current market prices.

The scheme of 49 new local authority homes, a mix of two-bed townhouses and three-bed houses which has been developed at Cluain Ard in Cobh, will open for online applicants at 12 noon on October 2. The A-rated development on Great Island is within walking distance of Cobh town.