News - Housing
Local TD says vacant pub developments not enough to solve housing crisis
His comments come as local authorities receive notification of eleven developments to turn vacant pubs into housing units.
Aug 19, 2025 13:23
Over 170 Shannonside homes redeveloped under vacant property grant
While 588 applications have so far been approved across the three counties -- of these, 179 were issued Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants upon completion of works.
Jul 21, 2025 07:42
Public meeting to take place in Athlone regarding housing development
Alanna Homes are set to construct a 576-unit estate in the Lissywollen area.
Jul 17, 2025 12:52
Longford has the most affordable homes on the market, according to MyHome.ie
Property prices in Leitrim have risen by €15,550 during the second three months of the year.
Jul 7, 2025 07:23
Appealed construction of 245 houses in Mullingar given green light
The development has now been granted permission from An Bord Pleanála, with revised conditions.
Jun 26, 2025 13:53
Roscommon auctioneer raises concerns over new rental regulations
The government today signed off on making rent pressure zones apply to all of Ireland.
Jun 10, 2025 16:50
Over 570 Help to Buy applications approved in Shannonside region since 2020
The data has been revealed by the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, in response to a parliamentary question.
Jun 5, 2025 07:39
No private housing built in Longford in 17 years, according to local TD
Micheál Carrigy was speaking during the Oireachtas housing committee, which discussed the First Home Scheme.
May 30, 2025 13:15
Rent prices continue to rise across the Shannonside region
Limerick has seen the largest increases, with rents up over a fifth year-on-year.
May 19, 2025 09:43
Almost €5m allocated to the region for housing adaptation grants
The total amount for each county is a combination of exchequer funding and a contribution from the local authority.
May 13, 2025 13:34
Councils called on to protect landlords renting through housing support schemes
Padraig Finnegan says his property has been left in ruins, leaving him facing significant financial cost in cleaning and repairing the house.
May 13, 2025 13:20
Just under €1 million spent to bring 88 vacant social houses back into use locally
In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.
May 13, 2025 07:46
Over 120 new council homes planned for Co. Roscommon over next couple of years
They'll be based in various locations across the county, including Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Monksland.
May 9, 2025 13:14
Almost 90 social homes brought back into use locally last year
The Minister for Housing James Browne published figures showing 88 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 under the Voids Programme.
May 9, 2025 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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