News - Housing
Minister opens new social housing development in Leitrim
Minister O'Brien will tour the new street scape of the town, recently completed following 2 years of intense works.
Jun 24, 2022 12:02
Hope costs stabilise before Athlone housing development begins- Longford Architect
The project will see over 150 residential units constructed in Athlone.
Jun 23, 2022 17:31
Longford records highest population growth nationwide in census 2022
The county saw population levels increase by 14 percent.
Jun 23, 2022 13:45
Planning approved for major new student housing complex in Athlone
The plans will see a major increase in available student accommodation in Athlone.
Jun 22, 2022 12:32
Local Fine Gael TD defends governments housing record
Peter Burke says he can understand the frustration about the housing situation in this country but adds that President Michael D Higgins comments are not based on evidence
Jun 15, 2022 17:48
Over half of renters get financial help from State
It's over twice as many as nearly three decades ago - with less than 135,000 in 1994.
May 26, 2022 09:18
Councillors raise concerns over Edgeworthstown housing development
Local Councillors believe the plans are not suitable for the rural Longford town
May 25, 2022 12:57
Lack of rural housing addressed at Irish Rural Link conference
A number of topics are being discussed at the Irish Rural Link Conference.
May 6, 2022 16:23
Concerns Irish planning laws putting critical infrastructure at risk
It takes over a year in some cases to get decisions on large planning applications.
Apr 28, 2022 08:58
Greenlight given for new Boyle housing development
The conditions include that a more detailed planning application be submitted to county planners.
Apr 19, 2022 14:24
Report finds no affordable homes to rent in Leitrim or Athlone
The Simon Community carried out the study.
Apr 7, 2022 14:02
Significant decrease in Longford social housing waiting list
The Council recorded one of thew largest decreases of any local authority.
Mar 30, 2022 08:45
Council to spend over €130m on capital projects in Longford in next three years
The Council revealed its spending plans at its March meeting recently.
Mar 15, 2022 12:40Shannonside Newsletter
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