News - Housing
Co. Roscommon ranks fourth-to-last for housing delivery
That's according to data released by the CSO, which reveals over 560 housing units across the Shannonside region received planning permission in 2025.
Mar 16, 2026 14:19
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Affordable housing development in Longford expected to be opened next year
The 25 home development was officially launched earlier today at Ard Michael on the Ballinalee Road.
Mar 3, 2026 14:23
Five people on Longford council waiting list for over 14 years
Across Co Longford, 322 applicants have been on the waiting list for more than three years, 76 for five to seven years, 113 for seven to ten years, and 56 for more than a decade.
Feb 25, 2026 13:08
No Shannonside councils have rezoned land to speed up housing - after government demand
Housing Minister James Browne says there's 'serious concern' within cabinet over the slow pace of rezoning land.
Feb 23, 2026 07:40
121 people stranded on Roscommon's housing list for over seven years
A total of 86 are in the Boyle Municipal District, with 11 in south Roscommon, and 22 in mid-Roscommon.
Feb 16, 2026 07:18
No HAP properties available to rent in Leitrim or Athlone
HAP is a form of social housing support for those on low incomes.
Feb 12, 2026 08:43
Plans afoot to boost long-term housing
Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.
Feb 10, 2026 13:32
Over 400 new homes completed last year in the Shannonside region
Nationally, more than 36,000 new homes were completed in 2025.
Jan 29, 2026 17:02
Hopes for additional housing in Roscommon
The council allocated just over €13m for housing and building in their 2026 budget.
Dec 30, 2025 07:32
Roscommon Councillor Says Government Asleep at the Wheel on Housing
Independent Councillor Tom Crosby was speaking after a discussion on housing at this months council meeting.
Dec 17, 2025 17:24
Dáil hears of delay to local house builds
A house hasn't been built in Ballygar, Co Galway, in 15 years, according to a local TD.
Dec 11, 2025 13:09
Over 300 on Leitrim's housing waiting list
This underscores the challenges facing both local officials and families in search of secure, long-term housing.
Dec 8, 2025 17:11
Residents in Leitrim housing estate dealing with leaking sewage and collapsing roads
The estate, made up of 16 homes was built in the mid 2000s on land described locally as deep, soft bog.
Nov 27, 2025 07:47Shannonside Newsletter
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