Arden, the landmark strategic joint venture between John Sisk & Son and D/RES Properties, is proud to announce its first development – Foothills, Killinarden.
Delivered in partnership with South Dublin County Council, Foothills represents a significant milestone for Arden, providing 635 mixed-tenure homes designed as part of a vibrant, sustainable neighbourhood at the base of the Dublin Mountains. The project is set to become a cornerstone of sustainable residential development in South Dublin.
Earlier this month, John Sisk & Son and D/RES announced Arden as a new strategic joint venture residential development platform. This development is the first iteration of Arden’s vertically integrated delivery model, featuring a diverse mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom units.
To support the delivery of this vision, Arden has secured financial backing from Bank of Ireland. As the primary development lender, Bank of Ireland has committed a €32 million finance facility to fund the working capital required for the delivery of 635 social, affordable, and private residential units at Foothills.
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, Simon Harris TD: “Foothills is a significant contribution to housing delivery in Dublin, providing 635 new homes for people at different stages of life and the housing journey, from first-time buyers and young families to those looking to right-size. Behind every new home is a person, a couple or a family looking for security, stability and the chance to build their future. This is why accelerating housing delivery remains this government’s central priority. The Foothills shows what can be achieved when partners work together with a shared focus on delivery. With homes, green space, community facilities and sustainable infrastructure being delivered together, this project will help create a new community in Killinarden for the years ahead.”
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD: “The Government is making unprecedented investment in housing, and Foothills is a strong example of high-quality delivery as the pace of homebuilding continues to move in the right direction. Providing 635 social, affordable and private homes in Dublin, this development will make a real difference for individuals, couples and families seeking secure, high-quality homes in their own community. Just as importantly, Foothills has been planned as a sustainable and well-connected neighbourhood, with green space, sports facilities, walking and cycling routes, a community centre and access to local amenities central to the vision. That focus on community is vital as we continue to increase housing supply. This project shows how we can deliver homes at scale and pace, while also supporting more sustainable and greener forms of development.”
Paul Brown, CEO, John Sisk & Son: “We are delighted to be on site delivering this first project as part of the Arden partnership with D/RES, working closely with key stakeholders and with the support of South Dublin County Council (SDCC).
“This project, the first for Arden, brings together the complementary strengths of Sisk and D/RES, and a shared commitment to delivering high-quality housing. The focus is on working collaboratively to support well-planned, sustainable communities.”
Patrick Durkan, CEO, D/RES Properties: “This Joint Venture with Sisk and the formation of Arden is the powerful combination of two-family legacies to assist in the institutional delivery of large residential developments across Ireland. As the market is maturing and the scale of Government ambition is to deliver larger multi-tenure schemes which require development and financial expertise, alongside the execution and construction expertise, we feel that Arden is a great proposition to drive value for all stakeholders.”
Background Information:
Foothills: By encompassing social, affordable, and private housing, Foothills is structured to support buyers at every stage of the property journey while addressing the demand for high-quality, institutional-grade residential communities. With community central to the design, Foothills ensures residents have immediate access to essential amenities, reflecting Arden’s focus on long-term quality and generational trust. The project will deliver substantial community infrastructure, including a 6.6-hectare public park, two sports pitches, and a 740 square metre community centre. To promote sustainable living and biodiversity, the neighbourhood features 3.6 km of walking and cycling paths and streets designed as ‘home-zones’ with extensive native tree planting. The first homes will be available from January 2027.
Arden: Building on the successful launch of Foothills scheme in Killinarden, Arden is looking to develop an active pipeline of developments, with an emphasis on key strategic growth corridors across the Greater Dublin Area and beyond.
Arden will focus on and seeking out:
- Joint ventures with local authorities, state agencies, or Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to co-develop housing on public or institutional land.
- Framework agreements with the Land Development Agency (LDA) to act as a delivery partner on state-led housing initiatives.
- Participation in public procurement processes where land is being released for social and affordable housing.
- Underutilised or vacant institutional land, including holdings by religious orders, educational institutions, or state bodies (Joint Venture structure).
- JV partnerships with commercial landowners or infrastructure providers to unlock large, mixed-use sites that require integrated delivery solution.
John Sisk & Son: John Sisk & Son is an innovative, international construction and engineering business with a long-term vision. John Sisk & Son employs over 3,000 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. John Sisk & Son is recognized by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery. Still family owned, and in existence for over 165 years, John Sisk & Son delivers projects in Data and Technology, Semiconductors, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy.
John Sisk & Son’s purpose is to create places for future generations, and the company takes inspiration from its founder John Sisk, who was driven by a keen sense of public service through the early projects that were delivered by the business - schools, libraries, churches etc. Throughout its history, John Sisk & Son has created legacies within the communities where it works, instilled by core values of Care, Integrity and Excellence.
D/RES Properties: D/RES is one of Ireland’s largest privately owned residential developers, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality homes across the Greater Dublin Area.
A family-owned business with over 50 years’ experience in the Irish property market, D/RES is led by brothers Patrick and Kevin Durkan and has delivered 2,000 new homes in the last six years alone. Listed in the Top 5 homebuilders in terms of output by both Irish Construction Magazine and in recent analysis by Goodbody Stockbrokers, D/RES is now continuing to expand at scale, with a secured pipeline of over 6,000 units.
D/RES Properties recently closed a €70 million funding round with Avenue Capital through the Irish Strategic Infrastructure Funds investment arm to co-invest in unlocking strategic land banks and to assist in the delivery of its 6,000-unit pipeline.
The website for Foothills is at https://ardendevelopments.ie/foothills/ Arden’s digital presence and project portfolio are accessible via the official corporate portal: ardendevelopments.ie