Significant mixed-use development opportunity, 8 acres at Athy, Athy, Co. Kildare

Large town centre site extending to approx. 3.23 ha (8 acres), with potential for a significant mixed-use development.
The subject site is located in Athy, County Kildare. Athy is a market town located in Southwest County Kildare at the confluence of the River
Barrow and the Grand Canal.

The site has the benefit of two zonings under the provisions of the Athy Town Development Plan 2021 – 2027.
Approx. 2.61 acres zoned Town Centre – “To protect and provide for the future development of the town centre”.
Approx. 5.39 acres zoned Open Space – “To protect and provide for open space, amenity and recreation.

The entire site was previously designated ‘Town Centre' and has the potential to be re-designated as ‘Town Centre' in the upcoming Athy Local Area Plan.
The town has had a colourful history having developed from a 12th century Anglo-Norman settlement to an important stronghold on the local Estate of the FitzGeralds, Earls of Kildare, which gives the town a brilliant sense of character today.

Athy has several schools, restaurants and sports clubs to offer, making it a sought-after location in Kildare.

Athy is located between two motorways, the M7 connecting Dublin with Limerick and Cork, and the M9 connecting Dublin with Kilkenny and Waterford. The town is served by a railway station to the east on the Dublin to Waterford intercity route.