Construction of 1,400-Bed Student Accommodation in Limerick Set to Begin Soon

Summary:

  • Whitebox Developments will begin construction on a €300 million, 1,400-bed student accommodation project in Groody, Limerick, before the end of June, marking the largest such scheme outside Dublin.
  • The development, granted planning permission, will be delivered in two phases by mid-2029 and includes extensive student facilities alongside accommodation, addressing local housing shortages and overcrowding.
  • The project aligns with Ireland’s National Student Accommodation Strategy 2026-2035, supported by Minister James Lawless, aiming to add 42,000 beds nationwide through private sector investment.

Original article:

https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2026/03/30/work-on-1400-bed-student-accommodation-scheme-in-limerick-to-start-within-months/

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