Proudly Representing Northern Ireland at ISHF 2025

Leading local housing association, Radius Housing has been engaging with global social housing providers at the International Social Housing Festival (ISHF) in Dublin. 

The International Social Housing Festival (ISHF), which took place in the Convention Centre, Dublin, is a major annual international event that brings together leaders and innovators in housing from across the globe, offering an unparalleled platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange. 

The festival’s agenda was shaped by the active involvement of global organisations, who shared innovative ideas, practical insights, and proven expertise aimed at addressing housing challenges and promoting inclusive housing systems. 

The Radius team, led by John McLean, CEO and supported by Loma Wilson, Director of Communities and Fiona McAnespie, Director of Care and Support and Housing with Care, delivered a number of engaging session, in which they showcased how their work is helping to improve the lives of tenants and build strong communities.  

Their contributions covered ‘More than just a housing association’, ‘Independent Living’ and ‘Supported Housing with Care’. The sessions also featured a live play delivered by ‘Plays Aloud’ where they performed their new production entitled ‘A Whole New Adventure’ featuring what is like to be entering the world of independent living in later life. 

Speaking at the festival, John McLean said: 

“What continues to set ISHF apart is its participatory nature, driven by the people and organisations working at the forefront of housing reform. We are delighted to be part of this, as we both learn from others and share our own expertise.  

At Radius we are honoured to represent Northern Ireland at this forward-thinking gathering. Our involvement underscores our ongoing commitment to innovation in social housing and reinforces our mission that everyone has a place.” 

This year’s event has been supported by several host partners including Co-operative Housing Ireland (CHI), Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government, Ireland, Housing Europe, the European Federation of Public, Cooperative, and Social Housing and The Irish Council for Social Housing.