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Report highlights local dereliction issues

Dwelling counts are based on 2022 CSO Census housing stock data.

Jun 2, 2026 17:22

Housing Supply Pressures Remain Acute in Parts of Shannonside Region

While Ireland's total residential stock rose to just over 2.2 million dwellings by the end of 2025, counties such as Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon continue to see limited new supply, despite rising demand and increasing house prices.

Jan 29, 2026 13:21

Over one in four commercial buildings in Edgeworthstown is vacant

According to a new GeoDirectory report, it's significantly above the average for Co Longford.

Sep 25, 2025 07:57

One in eight homes in Leitrim are vacant - the highest in Ireland

Roscommon has the third highest, at over 10 per cent, while Longford has the sixth highest, at over 7 per cent.

Aug 26, 2025 08:03

Local vacancy rates higher than national average, according to Geodirectory report

The rate in Leitrim was considerably higher than the national average of 3.8 per cent.

Feb 19, 2025 07:30

High commercial vacancy rates across the Shannonside region reported

Of the main urban areas in Roscommon analysed, Boyle had the highest commercial vacancy rate at 27.7% with Carrick on Shannon in Co. Leitrim had a rate of 16.9%.

Sep 17, 2024 13:38

Almost 40 per cent of Ireland's derelict homes are in Connacht

Over 20,000 residential buildings were classified as derelict in June this year.

Aug 12, 2024 07:43

Average income needed to purchase a house in the region almost €50,000

The report also shows that the 3 counties in the Shannonside region required the lowest average income to purchase a house, as well as some of the lowest rent prices nationally.

Feb 7, 2024 07:41

High residential vacancy rate recorded in Shannonside region

According to the report, counties in the Shannonside region had some of the highest rates of vacancy nationally.

Jan 24, 2024 09:22

Leitrim & Longford record lowest number of constructed buildings

At the end of last year, 22,777 buildings were under construction in Ireland according to new data.

Jan 23, 2024 13:36

High levels of commercial vacancy recorded locally

Western counties continue to see the largest number of vacant properties with Roscommon and Leitrim recording levels over 16 percent.

Sep 7, 2023 13:48

Residential vacancy rate in Shannonside region remains above national average

Leitrim has the highest vacancy rate in the country at 12.2%, followed by Roscommon at 10.6%.

Jul 26, 2023 13:33

Commercial vacancy rates in Shannonside region above national average

Edgeworthstown in County Longford and Boyle in County Roscommon have some of the highest number of vacant outlets in the country.

Feb 28, 2023 17:13

Northwest region records highest commercial vacancy rates nationwide

Local counties are recording some of the highest levels of vacancies across the country.

Mar 3, 2022 13:12

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