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Over 180 eviction notices issued locally
Under new reforms, landlords can only re-set the rent where it is below market rate at the end of each six-year tenancy.
May 14, 2026 17:43
Over 540 eviction notices issued to tenants across region last year
Data from the Residential Tenancies Board also shows the national average rent for new tenancies is over one-thousand-700 euro.
Mar 22, 2026 12:18
Average rents for new tenancies locally rose in first quarter of 2025
They are part of a 5.5% rise nationally according to the Residential Tenancies Board.
Sep 12, 2025 08:13
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
Leitrim records lowest average rent nationwide
Average monthly rents in Leitrim stood at €800 per month.
Jun 28, 2023 13:25
Over 110 notices of termination issued to local renters in Q1 2023
The figures have been compiled by the RTB.
Jun 1, 2023 07:14
Figures show 2,400 claims locally for new renters tax credit
The tax credit is 20% of the rent you paid in a year, up to a maximum of €500 per person, or a €1,000, if you are a couple jointly assessed for tax
Mar 14, 2023 07:55
Leitrim Councillor calls for review of Residential Tenancies Board
The issue was raised at a meeting of Leitrim County Council this week.
Mar 9, 2023 07:13
Leitrim TD says Stephen Donnelly's RTB mistake not a sackable offence
Sep 1, 2022 08:38
Regional rents continue to grow despite Covid-19 pandemic
Each county in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region have registered a jump in average rents despite a year of financial issues for many tenants due to the economic effects of the ongoing pandemic.
Mar 24, 2021 13:40Shannonside Newsletter
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