New figures have shown a sharp rise in median property prices in the Shannonside region over the past year.
Saoirse Gillooly reports:
County Roscommon recorded one of the strongest increases year-on-year according to the Central Statistics Office.
The median price there rose from €187,000 in 2025 to €215,000 in 2026 - a jump of €28,000.
Leitrim also saw a notable rise in values.
The county's median property price climbed from €180,000 last year to €207,500 this year, representing an increase of €27,500.
While in County Longford, the increase was more modest but still evident.
Median prices moved from €190,000 in 2025 to €200,000 in 2026,
Over the last twelve months, the Castlerea F45 Eircode recorded the lowest median price by Eircode nationwide, with homes changing hands at an average of €153,000.
