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Close to 180 council homes across Shannonside region are vacant
That's according to a breakdown published in the Sunday Independent today.
Jun 14, 2026 14:36
13 derelict site compulsory purchase orders issued locally since 2021
The figures have been published as part of an RTÉ Investigates report into dereliction and how it is being managed.
Jun 7, 2026 08:55
Almost one in six commercial buildings in Leitrim are vacant
Leitrim sees the highest figure locally at 18.1 per cent, marginally higher than Roscommon's 17. 8 per cent.
Feb 26, 2026 07:19
Councillor demands more action on vacant buildings in Leitrim
The latest GeoDirectory Residential Buildings Report last week revealed that Leitrim has the highest number of vacant homes in Ireland - at nearly 12 per cent.
Sep 1, 2025 07:40
Final list of candidates to fill vacant council seat in Roscommon to be known tonight
Castlerea man Gareth Scahill was elected as a councillor in the Roscommon Local Electoral Area last June.
Mar 30, 2025 08:43
Co. Longford holds highest number of vacant council homes in region
The findings were received through a Freedom of Information request submitted by Aontú leader, Peadar Tóibín.
Mar 9, 2025 13:43
Roscommon's psychiatric unit 'not adequately staffed' - watchdog
The Mental Health Commission carried out an unannounced inspection there in May, but only released its report today.
Dec 4, 2024 22:57
Over 160 council homes vacant in the Shannonside region
Longford has the highest number of vacant homes in the region at 95.
Sep 12, 2023 18:22
50 applications for Vacant Property grant approved locally in Q2 of 2023
Roscommon had the most applications approved at 23 while Leitrim had 20.
Jul 18, 2023 13:38
Housing expert criticises new plans to convert office space to apartments
The plan is one under consideration by the Minister for Housing to tackle the shortage of housing.
May 22, 2023 10:00
Local TD hopes vacant home refurbishment grant will help housing crisis
CSO data suggest up to 160,000 homes are vacant across the country
Apr 24, 2023 17:30
Number of vacant pubs in Shannonside region set to be used for homes
1 pub has been listed in each county in the Shannonside region for the development of homes.
Feb 27, 2023 13:14
80 derelict sites registered with local County Councils
No money was collected by any local authority in this region in 2020.
Jun 21, 2022 14:04
Roscommon council has good record on re-tenanting vacant housing
The time it takes for a council house to be refurbished and re-occupied once it becomes vacant varys hugely around the country
Nov 9, 2021 13:44Shannonside Newsletter
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