News - Housing
Rent prices continue to rise across the Shannonside region
Limerick has seen the largest increases, with rents up over a fifth year-on-year.
May 19, 2025 09:43
Almost €5m allocated to the region for housing adaptation grants
The total amount for each county is a combination of exchequer funding and a contribution from the local authority.
May 13, 2025 13:34
Councils called on to protect landlords renting through housing support schemes
Padraig Finnegan says his property has been left in ruins, leaving him facing significant financial cost in cleaning and repairing the house.
May 13, 2025 13:20
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 120 new council homes planned for Co. Roscommon over next couple of years
They'll be based in various locations across the county, including Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Monksland.
May 9, 2025 13:14
Almost 90 social homes brought back into use locally last year
The Minister for Housing James Browne published figures showing 88 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 under the Voids Programme.
May 9, 2025 13:12
Athlone lands could be used for substantial housing development, according to report
The Land Development Agency pinpointed the site of the former St. Mel's Terrace on Grace Park Road and the Bus Éireann depot.
May 1, 2025 08:28
Refusal for new housing development in Roscommon overturned by higher planning authority
Planners refused the application under three areas.
Apr 21, 2025 13:15
Planning sought for new housing development in Co. Roscommon
County planners will decide on the project in May.
Mar 30, 2025 15:32
Increase housing targets to meet demands, urges Roscommon councillor
Mary McDermott says current targets are too low and the state must look to build 10,000 to 15,000 more homes this year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:34
First-time buyers have best chance of purchasing a home in Longford
Research by switcher.ie shows the average couple would have the best chance of buying a home there, followed by Leitrim.
Mar 26, 2025 13:39
Planning sought for new housing development in Co. Roscommon
County planners will decide on the case in the coming months.
Mar 13, 2025 11:42
Planning permission refused for Athlone housing development
An application from Portmore Trading and Investments Limited was submitted to Westmeath County Council at the start of the year.
Mar 12, 2025 14:52
Planning sought for new housing development in Roscommon
Roscommon county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the 30th of April.
Mar 12, 2025 14:37Shannonside Newsletter
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