Construction works begin on 21 new social houses off the Dublin Road in Tullow

Construction works have begun on 21 new social houses off the Dublin Road in Tullow.

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Cllr Will Paton said: "I am really happy to see the commencement of the construction of 21 new social houses off the Dublin Road, Tullow. 

"The new estate named An Caislean after the reputed location of Tullow Castle should be finished before the end of 2019.

"The new estate will consist of five two-bed houses and 16 three-bed houses."