Meitheal Architects successfully partners with Cairn to complete work on 164 modern homes in Kilkenny

Meitheal Architects, the award-winning architecture and urban design practice, is delighted to announce that it successfully partnered with leading Irish homebuilder, Cairn, on the completion of the College Avenue and Nyne Park development in Breagagh Valley, Kilkenny. Meitheal Architects acted as the lead architect on the development which was delivered and built by Cairn.

The 164 homes are a mix of 3-4 bed houses, apartments and duplexes designed to cater for a variety of living arrangements. Each home has been designed and finished to a very high standard of energy efficiency, with each achieving an A2 Building Efficiency Rating (BER) with high levels of insulation and a dual-controlled heat pump system. Electric vehicle charging stations are also provided.

Meitheal Architects partnered with Cairn to deliver a carefully designed and landscaped estate, incorporating plenty of green space and natural play areas. The layout ensuring pedestrian connectivity both inside and outside the development.

Patrick O’Toole, Managing Director of Meitheal Architects, said: “We are delighted to have partnered with Cairn to deliver this modern development to a very high standard. This development exemplifies our commitment to innovative design and community-focused urban planning. We want to create sustainable, vibrant communities through delivery of high-quality homes that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment and foster a healthy and active lifestyle for residents.”

The site is nestled within a well-established residential area just 2km from the centre of Kilkenny City. It has good access to both existing roads and roads in development.
The College Avenue and Nyne Park development highlights recent Meitheal Architects’ success in developing the strength of its residential portfolio and the firm’s success and expertise in delivering innovative, sustainable, and community-driven residential developments. The firm delivered completed over 800 homes in 2024 and currently has over 2,000 homes at varying stages of development, as well as several healthcare, education, retail, leisure and hospitality projects.