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€30k shortfall between grant and cost of home-energy upgrade - Roscommon councillor
Councillor Laurence Fallon says the government needs to increase the grants - and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Apr 28, 2026 12:14
First-time buyers face 71-year wait for new home in Ballinamore
It's 58 years in Carrick-on-Shannon, 62 years in Granard, 74 years in Boyle, and 116 years in Roscommon town.
Mar 11, 2026 13:44
First-time buyers face 216-year wait for new home in Ballymahon - study
The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Mar 11, 2026 08:13
Government plan to include new fund for buying second-hand homes
It's in a bid to tackle long-term homelessness, however it could result in the state competing with first time buyers for those homes.
Nov 9, 2025 08:22
Tori Towey arrives home in Ireland following Dubai detainment
Her family, friends and supporters are currently traveling to Dublin Airport to welcome her home.
Jul 11, 2024 10:11
East Galway family seeks funding to purchase rented home
The Go Fund Me page is named ' trying to buy a house for my parents'.
Feb 22, 2023 12:13
Critically injured Irish solider being flown home today
Trooper Kearney was critically injured in the attack in Lebanon last week
Dec 21, 2022 07:19
Roscommon TD wants employers to interact more with digital hubs
Nov 24, 2022 07:44
Over 2600 Ukrainian people living in Shannonside Northern Sound region
The figures were released to the Irish Examiner from the Department of Integration.
Nov 21, 2022 13:36
Planning approved for over 20 new homes in County Leitrim
The panning was approved this week by Leitrim County Council.
Oct 27, 2022 08:45
Almost 300 new homes developed locally as part of Government scheme since 2021
Thousands of homes are expected to be developed in the region before 2030.
Sep 5, 2022 07:50
House prices increased in Leitrim by almost 20% in past year
The report shows increases continuing across the country as the housing crisis continues
Jun 27, 2022 08:00
Longford resident says Irish citizenship is great feeling of acceptance
The Longford resident was one of almost 1,000 people who were formally granted citizenship in Kerry yesterday
Jun 21, 2022 17:00
Sligo pensioner shows small signs of recovery after home burglary
The elderly man was badly injured in an incident at his house earlier this year.
May 5, 2022 16:19Shannonside Newsletter
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