News - Housing
150 social housing offers refused locally over the last 2 years
Some houses offered by Leitrim County Council were refused due to them being "too close to an ex-partner".
Jun 12, 2023 13:14Councillor claims building earmarked by Council for social housing acquired for asylum seekers
Local Councillors met the council executive last week to highlight concerns.
Jun 9, 2023 13:16Housing demand in Roscommon decreases by 10%
In April 2022 there were 273 house listings in Roscommon however 12 months later this stood at 228.
Jun 2, 2023 13:25Planning permission sought for new Athlone housing development
Mistledale Limited hope to build 67 homes at the Coosan site.
May 31, 2023 11:47Longford Town doesn't have resources to host more asylum seekers say local Councillors
Local Councillors raised concerns over the availability of health and recreational services in the town for those being settled locally.
May 30, 2023 14:00Fifteen times more Airbnb lettings available locally than long term rental opportunities
There are almost 40% more holiday rentals available in Leitrim than longterm rentals
May 29, 2023 13:40Social housing construction cost remains low for Shannonside region
Meanwhile, Dublin is paying almost twice the cost of local builds.
May 23, 2023 13:16Housing 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 10:00People impacted by Leitrim planning guidelines urged to consider derelict homes
The Minister was on a visit to the county today.
May 19, 2023 17:53Longford site with planning permission put on the market
Longford County Planners approved of the housing development.
May 17, 2023 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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