Merville residents association

Established in the summer of 1972, MRA is one of the longest functioning and enthusiastic tenants groups in Newtownabbey.

The Association is governed by its charter, which was formally embraced in November 1975.  Its Vision Statement avows, ‘to maintain the character of Merville Garden Village and to build a community which is attractive, vibrant and inclusive, and in which everyone has the opportunity to participate’.

The most outstanding achievement of the Association is the impressive restoration of Merville House, which was completed in April 2006. The Association set up Merville House Ltd in 2001 to undertake this restoration and they continue to be instrumental to the continued success of the House, working in partnership with the Board of Directors.

Today Merville Residents’ Association enthusiastically thrives to work for the general betterment of the neighbourhood and protect the environs as one of the most picturesque and historically interesting settings within the bounds of the expanse of Greater Belfast.