Four new local electoral areas have been designated as Rent Pressure Zones from today.
Rents in Baltinglass in West Wicklow, Piltown in Kilkenny, Sligo-Strandhill and Cobh in Cork will only be able to go up by four percent a year.
It brings to 25 the number of areas brought under RPZ rules this year.
Meanwhile, the latest figures from the Residential Tenancies Board shows national rents increased by 8.2 percent this year.
Wicklow Rent Increases Prompt Emergency Meeting Wicklow County Council Next Monday
Hundreds of concerned council tenants have contacted councillors about planned rent increase.
Diamond Shines In Dublin As Kilcoole Athlete Targets Marathon Marker
Sarah Diamond from Kilcoole A.C produced a strong performance to finish third in the Irish Life Dublin Half Marathon, with eyes now firmly fixed on the Dublin Marathon in October.
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
UPDATE: Three Car Collision Cleared from the N11 at Glen Of The Downs
The northbound lanes approaching Delgany have reopened.
Over 50 Free Events, Performances & Workshops For Wicklow Culture Night
Wicklow Culture Night 2026 Is Here!!!!
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Love Songs on the Coast
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