A brand-new affordable housing development is set to come on stream in Clare in the coming months.

The local authority is accepting applications until March 31st for households interested in one of the 11 three-bed properties due at An Gallán Nua on the Lahinch Road.

The homes will sell for a minimum €313,500, which is €50,000 below the market value; however the discount available to successful applicants will depend on their household income.

Clare County Council Senior Housing Executive Padraig MacCormaic says they're already seeing huge demand.