There’s been an almost 50% increase in the number of Airbnb listings in Donegal.
A new report from the ESRI shows coastal areas, near tourist hotspots, such as Glenties in Donegal, have a high ratio of Airbnb listings compared to private rental properties, based on figures between 2019 and 2023.
The body, however, says there is no evidence linking increases in short-term letting activity to falls in new long-term rental tenancies.
Dr Rachel Slaymaker from the ESRI says research shows there is a disconnect between short-term lets and falls in new rental tenancy registrations:
