News - Accommodation
Four Athlone councillors call for IPAS centre in Lissywollen to be removed
Late last year, the High Court ordered it appropriate to quash the ministerial statutory instrument that provided the legal basis for the accommodation centre.
Apr 24, 2026 13:40
Decrease of accommodation contracts for Ukrainian people in Shannonside Region
Leitrim saw the largest figure locally in both years, going from 12 to 10 this year.
Mar 20, 2026 17:27
Roscommon councillor says more Air BnBs are needed in the county
A local councillor says more Air BnBs would help ease an accommodation crisis in County Roscommon.
Mar 18, 2026 18:07
Teenager in custody after fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Ukrainian boy
A post-mortem examination on 17-year-old Vadym Davydenko's body has been completed.
Oct 18, 2025 08:21
Mother and young children forced to move into caravan following Storm Éowyn
It's not the first time the single mother has had to endure a blackout, with one affecting her home just before Christmas.
Jan 31, 2025 13:37
Calls for more tourist accommodation to be made available in Drumshanbo
Over 30,000 people have visited the Shed Distillery and Visitor Experience in Drumshanbo this year.
Jan 1, 2025 12:52
Funding for student digs being considered by education minister
The government has come under pressure over the price of purpose-built student accommodation and the lack of viable alternatives.
Aug 29, 2024 07:33
Over 420 asylum seekers currently being housed across the region
The figures released by IPAS show that there is now over 26,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in Ireland.
Jan 15, 2024 13:22
Trinity College Dublin gives in to rent freeze on student accommodation
It follows a blockade of the Book of Kells exhibition in September organised by the students' union, in protest at a proposed 2 per cent increase to the current rent.
Oct 27, 2023 09:22
Government row brewing over Ukrainian accommodation
Plans brought to cabinet by Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday, would see housing provided for Ukrainian refugees for only three months.
Oct 25, 2023 09:18
Incoming Ukrainian refugees to be housed in tents from today
A six week contract has been signed for glamping tents to be used at the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally, Co Laois.
Sep 5, 2023 09:11
Completion of Columb Barracks modular refugee housing still weeks away
The 50 modular homes will house up to 200 refugees from the war in Ukraine.
Sep 1, 2023 17:15
Incoming Ukrainian refugees to live in tents due to lack of accommodation
The Department of Integation has confirmed tented accommodation will be provided for new arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Sep 1, 2023 13:12
Over 100,000 overnight stays booked in local Airbnbs last year
The New Oxford Economics report found Airbnb also supported over 200 jobs across the region.
Aug 31, 2023 18:19Shannonside Newsletter
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