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Granard cottage to be replaced with 10 new homes, under council plan
The new homes would be built in four three-storey blocks, and they'd have a combination of one, two and three bedrooms.
Jun 3, 2026 08:46
Local councillor says easing planning rules for rural homes could attract Irish emigrants back home
The Sunday Independent is reporting proposals to liberalise housing policies across the country are set to go before Cabinet next month.
May 24, 2026 11:43
Over 80 council homes boarded up across the Shannonside region according to Sinn Fein
The majority of local council houses boarded up in the region are in Longford.
Jun 6, 2025 17:43
Building of 51 homes in south Roscommon to commence by September
South Roscommon councillors gave them planning permission earlier this year.
May 5, 2025 13:13
Retired people seeking homes in scenic areas driving up local house prices
The data shows people heading into retirement are particularly interested in homes in coastal areas such as parts of Co. Leitrim, which is causing a rise in demand.
Mar 9, 2025 12:07
Tánaiste says housing targets for last year have not misled public
The former Housing Minister last year outlined Ireland was on track to see close to 40,000 new homes built.
Mar 9, 2025 07:24
Around 6,000 homes and businesses in Roscommon still without power
The county is one of the worst affected in the country for power outages.
Feb 3, 2025 09:26
Over 800 homes sold throughout the Shannonside region this year
New figures from the CSO have revealed the number of homes, the types of buyer and the average cost of homes bought and sold locally.
Aug 15, 2024 13:34
Planning lodged for major housing development in Mullingar
The proposal was submitted last week, and is expected to be decided upon by the 18th of October.
Aug 29, 2023 16:31
Over 250 eviction notices served in Q2 of this year
Westmeath recorded the highest number of these at 105, followed by Longford at 65.
Aug 28, 2023 18:13
Central Bank warns of mortgage arrears crisis as repayments rise
According to Geowax, the median price for a home now is 318 thousand euro.
Aug 4, 2023 09:47
Almost 200 homes built in Shannonside region so far this year
The number of new homes built locally so far this year is an increase on the same time last year
Jul 27, 2023 08:44
Plans lodged for new Athlone housing developments
Both applications will be decided on in September.
Jul 24, 2023 11:49
Concern raised over government's rent tax credit scheme
It's been reported that Revenue will carry out an information campaign.
Jul 22, 2023 09:20Shannonside Newsletter
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