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Over 120 local adults were living in emergency accommodation last month

The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.

May 29, 2026 17:40

Longford Records Higher Rates of House Price Inflation Than National Average

That's according to a Property Price Guide out in the Sunday Times this morning, revealing house prices across the country are expected to rise by 5 point 3 per cent this year.

Jan 18, 2026 09:00

Roscommon Councillor Says Government Asleep at the Wheel on Housing

Independent Councillor Tom Crosby was speaking after a discussion on housing at this months council meeting.

Dec 17, 2025 17:24

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

Funding cut delays 3,000 social homes over cost concerns

2 thousand of the homes were earmarked for areas in Dublin with the other 500 spread between Wicklow, Kildare and Sligo.

Jun 29, 2025 08:06

Local families living in cars due to homelessness, says TD

Sorca Clarke was speaking in the Dáil this week during a discussion about the housing crisis.

Jun 15, 2025 11:48

Just under €1 million spent to bring 88 vacant social houses back into use locally

In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.

May 13, 2025 07:46

Over 140 people across the Shannonside region are now homeless

There's been a 40 percent increase in those accessing emergency accommodation nationwide since February.

Apr 29, 2025 09:31

Government plan may help older people downsize amid housing crisis

Banks and credit unions may be asked to ease their rules for people who don't qualify for a mortgage, but want to move to a smaller home while their old house is sold.

Apr 20, 2025 08:05

Local TD slams Govt over housing crisis and infrastructure failures

Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice, warns that failing water and sewage infrastructure is halting housing developments and is calling on the Government to take urgent action.

Mar 16, 2025 13:55

14 children presented as homeless in Roscommon between July and September

They came to the local authority with their families, looking for emergency accommodation.

Oct 22, 2024 13:40

Over 350 people remain on social housing waiting list in Roscommon

New figures also show 87% of offers of council housing made in the county this year have been accepted.

Sep 20, 2024 14:01

Planning sought for housing development in Roscommon

The development would include a mix of detached and semi-detached houses in Elphin.

Sep 9, 2024 13:44

Government urged to invest in infrastructure to meet housing targets

The call from the Construction Industry Federation comes following a warning from the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council that the housing market is currently inhibiting the performance of Ireland's competitiveness.

May 11, 2024 08:14

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