News - Housing
Leitrim person on council housing waiting list for 15 years
There are a total of 252 people on the social housing waiting list in Leitrim, including 152 in the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District
Apr 29, 2024 06:25
Planning granted for new student housing development in Athlone
The development includes the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 15, 2024 13:14
Investigation launched after suspected arson attack on potential refugee housing
The blaze broke out on Saturday at the site, where anti-immigrant protests were held in recent weeks.
Apr 15, 2024 09:32
Five people waiting over 17 years for council house in Roscommon
In total, there are 756 people on the social housing waiting list in Co Roscommon.
Apr 12, 2024 13:03
Decision on Athlone student housing due in coming days
Plans call for the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 11, 2024 17:12
House prices continue to increase across the region
The figures contained in the Irish Independent/REA Average House Price Index show the national average price of a three bed semi detached is around €308,000.
Mar 25, 2024 13:36
Plans for Longford housing development given go ahead
AMC Developments limited applied to Longford County Council in July for the construction of 42 new homes.
Feb 29, 2024 13:23
Close to 2,000 homes sold in Shannonside region last year
According to figures released by the CSO, Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold last year in the region with 944.
Feb 22, 2024 11:18
Roscommon worst performing county for housing supply
It comes as the CSO releases new figures which reveal the amount of housing units being built across the nation per capita.
Feb 12, 2024 14:10
Average income needed to purchase a house in the region almost €50,000
The report also shows that the 3 counties in the Shannonside region required the lowest average income to purchase a house, as well as some of the lowest rent prices nationally.
Feb 7, 2024 07:41
Landowners set to be hit by new 'hoarding tax'
The tax will be due on property which is both zoned for housing and serviced.
Feb 2, 2024 09:21
Over 300 housing commencements recorded in the region last year
According to the latest report, the three counties in the Shannonside region recorded the lowest number of commencements in the country.
Jan 29, 2024 13:53
Approval for major Athlone housing development appealed
Akiyda Ltd were granted permission to construct the large-scale residential development, including a two-storey creche, in the Cornamaddy and Ballykeeran townlands.
Jan 10, 2024 13:16
Permission sought for new housing development in Roscommon town
Sean Doyle & Sons Roscommon Ltd is applying for planning to construct 19 new houses at Abbeytown, Roscommon Town.
Jan 3, 2024 17:13Shannonside Newsletter
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