News - Housing
Over 400 new homes completed last year in the Shannonside region
Nationally, more than 36,000 new homes were completed in 2025.
Jan 29, 2026 17:02
Hopes for additional housing in Roscommon
The council allocated just over €13m for housing and building in their 2026 budget.
Dec 30, 2025 07:32
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
Dáil hears of delay to local house builds
A house hasn't been built in Ballygar, Co Galway, in 15 years, according to a local TD.
Dec 11, 2025 13:09
Over 300 on Leitrim's housing waiting list
This underscores the challenges facing both local officials and families in search of secure, long-term housing.
Dec 8, 2025 17:11
Residents in Leitrim housing estate dealing with leaking sewage and collapsing roads
The estate, made up of 16 homes was built in the mid 2000s on land described locally as deep, soft bog.
Nov 27, 2025 07:47
Roscommon homeowners living near solar farm raise flooding concerns
Local councillor Michael Holland raised the issue at this week's meeting of Roscommon Municipal District.
Nov 18, 2025 14:53
Reminder for homeowners ahead of Local Property Tax deadline
Property owners must self-assess the value of their property before telling Revenue how they wish to pay the tax.
Nov 6, 2025 13:11
Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor says party remains disappointed after presidential vote
It follows speculation about Micheál Martin's future as leader of the party following a disastrous presidential campaign, which saw Jim Gavin withdraw three weeks before the election.
Nov 2, 2025 12:20
Just six new council houses in Longford this year
Oct 28, 2025 16:59
Questions remain over Roscommon's housing targets
Roscommon's also expected to build 392 new houses each year until 2034 as the County Development Plan.
Oct 21, 2025 17:29
Over 200 new commencement notices issued across region this year
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Oct 19, 2025 12:13
House prices locally amongst cheapest nationally
Prices outside Dublin are up by 8.7 per cent compared with July 2024.
Sep 25, 2025 16:15
Calls for u-turn to changes made to housing adaption grants
Sep 24, 2025 07:28Shannonside Newsletter
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