News - Hotels
21 local hotels and guesthouses housing Ukrainian refugees
There are six hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in Roscommon accommodating Ukrainians, with 186 beds in them.
Apr 6, 2026 13:18
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
Local authority on the lookout for more emergency accommodation
The local authority is looking for rooms in B&Bs, hotels and guest houses, as well as self-contained units.
Aug 29, 2025 07:19
Over 2,000 bed nights used by domestic visitors in the Shannonside region last year
CSO figures for 2023 show a major increase in domestic tourism in Roscommon and Longford.
Mar 21, 2025 13:16
New plans identify need for more holiday beds in Carrick on Shannon
There are currently three hotels in Carrick - the Landmark, the Bush and Cryan's.
Aug 16, 2024 08:30
Longford hotel spending increase highest in the country
Meanwhile, spending in pubs in Co Leitrim last month increased by 20% which was also the highest in the country.
Jun 14, 2024 08:43
Cost of living crisis to worsen as new wave of price rises are on the way
From midnight excise duty on fuel will rise again, adding around 7 cent to a litre of petrol, and 5 cent to diesel.
Aug 31, 2023 14:26
Hopes for hospitality lobby groups to sway Government on VAT rate increase
The Carrick Chamber President says a recent report on behalf of the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation showed such a move will cost up 24,000 jobs across the country.
Jul 24, 2023 17:10
200 people homeless locally last month
It's the first time the figures take into account those impacted by the lifting of the eviction ban.
May 29, 2023 07:04
82% of hotels in Leitrim used to accommodate asylum seekers and refugees
Earlier this week almost a third of hotel beds outside of Dublin are being used as State accommodation.
Apr 1, 2023 08:47
Roscommon hotelier says new VAT rate is a 'step backways'
He's renewing his plea to the Government to retain the current rate.
Feb 20, 2023 13:28
Roscommon hotelier calls for reversal of VAT rate increase
The rate is set to rise again in Spring of next year.
Sep 28, 2022 07:43
New figures reveal 146 people homeless locally
The figures indicate a slight rise on last months.
Aug 29, 2022 07:15
Roscommon hotel feels room rates still attractive outside of Dublin
Irish hotels are being described as rising prices to cash in on extra demand.
Jun 16, 2022 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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