Leitrim has highest number of vacant homes in Ireland

Co Leitrim has the highest number of vacant homes in the country.

That's according to GeoDirectory's residential buildings report, the details of which have been published today.

Data for the report was taken from April to June of this year.

Leitrim's total of 11.5 per cent was the highest in the country.

Roscommon was also included in the top five, at 9.9 per cent, while Co Longford's figure stood at 7.1 per cent.

All three counties were above the state average of 3.7 per cent.

Connacht's total of 9 per cent was the highest of the provinces.