News - rent
Government's housing policy under fire
Over 180 termination notices were issued by landlords in the Shannonside region in the first three months of the year.
May 20, 2026 13:31
Leitrim tenant faces 12-fold increase in rent bill - Cllr Kenny
Sinn Fein councillor Roisin Kenny raised the woman's plight at a Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 6, 2026 07:23
Rent for two-bed apartment rose by 13pc in Leitrim in 2025
Local auctioneer Ivan Connaughton says a lack of homes is driving up prices.
Feb 24, 2026 13:41
Rent for a three-bed house in Roscommon rose by 11pc last year
Daft.ie found the average monthly bill was €1,545 in the last three months of 2025 - up 10.8 per cent on 2024.
Feb 24, 2026 08:12
Longford and Leitrim rents could increase by over €3,000 a year, under new rent rules
From March, landlords will be able to reset rent to full market levels for any new tenancy.
Feb 10, 2026 08:19
Over €870,000 in housing rents and annuities not paid to Roscommon County Council last year
Roscommon County Council was due almost €7.8 million from housing tenants last year - but less than €6.9 million was paid.
Jan 25, 2026 09:20
Rent prices continue to rise across the Shannonside region
Market rents are now one third higher than their pre-covid levels and two thirds higher than their Celtic Tiger peak in late 2007.
Nov 12, 2025 08:26
Shannonside region set for rent caps 'within weeks'
They prevent landlords from increasing the price of rents by more than 2 per cent a year.
Jun 12, 2025 08:38
Fitzmaurice calls for new Garda rent allowance
Deputy Fitzmaurice was also critical of Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, claiming he is 'losing the dressing room.'
Nov 22, 2024 08:24
Rents across the region experience some of the largest increases nationally
Rents in Roscommon were up 15.2%, Longford was up 14.8%, and Leitrim was up 13%.
Feb 23, 2024 17:03
Rents on new tenancies across Shannonside region up 15% on average
Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin says measures need to be taken to halt the rising rents.
Feb 9, 2024 13:40
Longford records highest average rent increase nationally
Longford had the highest average rent for new tenancies in the region at €992.
Dec 1, 2023 13:34
Trinity College Dublin gives in to rent freeze on student accommodation
It follows a blockade of the Book of Kells exhibition in September organised by the students' union, in protest at a proposed 2 per cent increase to the current rent.
Oct 27, 2023 09:22
Survey shows majority support for retiree dig out in Budget 2024
CEO of Alone, Sean Moynihan, says the vast majority want help for older people forced to rent.
Sep 5, 2023 09:54Shannonside Newsletter
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