Constructed in the 1950’s, St. Teresa’s Gardens was one of the largest public housing complexes built by Dublin City Council (DCC). The development plan for the area incorporates the St. Teresa’s Gardens Lands and the adjacent Player Wills and Bailey Gibson sites which are owned by Hines. The Framework represents a commitment to further the regeneration of the area, including its integration to the surrounding urban area by the various landowners.
Direct Delivery Active
Estimated number of homes
666
Phase 1 Status
Construction
Phase 2 Status
Public Consultation
Next Steps
Phase 1 Completion
Phase 2 Planning Application Lodged
Donore Project
Donore Project is a major residential development delivering c. 666 new homes across four apartment blocks, along with high quality public realm, landscaped courtyards, and community infrastructure to Dublin 8, adjacent to the historic Liberties. It is being delivered by the LDA and Dublin City Council (DCC).
There are two phases to the project construction on Phase 1 we underway. John Paul Construction is the main contractor for the first phase of this project.
The LDA in partnership with DCC has launched a public consultation for Phase 2 of the Donore Project. Designs and information are being presented to the public and feedback is sought in advance of a planning application. Full details can be found in the Phase 2 Public Information document.
The Donore Project team have also organised a drop-in clinic for the public:
Location: The Wisdom Centre, Sophia Housing, 25 Cork St, The Liberties, Dublin
Time: Thursday, 7th May 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm
Public Consultation
Phase 2
Find out more on the plans for Donore Project Phase 2 in its Public Information Document
Read HereDonore Project Phases
Once complete it will comprise 389 cost-rental and 153 social homes across four apartment blocks, along with high quality public realm, landscaped courtyards, and community infrastructure. The first homes are targeted to be completed in November 2026, with Phase 1 handover in March 2027.
The development facilitates the redevelopment of the individual sites and the creation of an entirely new neighbourhood, capable of setting its own character, which will include the provision of a multi-sport playing pitch, community facilities and retail.
The lands provide a unique opportunity to transform the area into a new, welcoming, sustainable urban community with a distinctive identity which will be integrated into Donore Project and wider Dublin 8 community.
Public consultation and engagement is currently ongoing in advance of a Part 8 planning application being brought forward for Phase 2. If approved, Phase 2 will deliver 124 new homes. It will also consists of the municipal sports pitch and a public park.
Working closely with the key stakeholders, including the Donore Project Consultative Forum and the local community, the LDA aims to combine the Donore Project and Donore Phase 2 to integrate both projects to create a vibrate community in the heart of Dublin 8.
The Pre-Part 8 planning application has been submitted to Dublin City Council, with the final application to be lodged in June 2026.
Updates will be communicated via the Donore Project newsletter and on its website: donoreproject.ie.
St Teresa's Gardens | Surrounding Area
Phase 2
Phase 2
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