# airbnb

All time

Ireland’s mooted Airbnb ‘licensing’ scheme would only be rolled out in Dublin

If the government goes down the route of a licensing scheme, it would not mean a roll out of blanket rules across the country.

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Apr 15th 2018, 6:15 AM

# Airbnb Devotee

7 things that will only make sense if you're a devoted Airbnb user

Bonus points if they leave beer for you.

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Mar 21st 2018, 8:53 AM

# Rent

'What used to be low-rent areas will stay high now': How Airbnb is 'worsening crisis' in some Dublin areas

While certainly not the cause of the housing crisis, campaigners say legislation is needed to prevent it exacerbating the problem further.

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Mar 3rd 2018, 6:05 AM

# airbnb

The most lusted-after Airbnb in Ireland is an actual castle in Galway

Eh, wow.

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Dec 13th 2017, 8:26 AM

# Renting

Councils to clamp down on Airbnb use due to potential 'negative impact' on rental sector

A letter sent to local authorities states owners should not be allowed to rent their properties for more than five nights in a row.

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Oct 26th 2017, 3:25 PM

# no noise please

8 dreamy Irish Airbnb rentals you'll want to hibernate in this winter

Live the secluded life you dream of.

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Oct 25th 2017, 9:00 PM

# airbnb

14 of the most unique Airbnb properties in Ireland

A bit more exciting than a hotel.

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Oct 12th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should homes listed on Airbnb be registered with local councils?

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy previously said a new licensing system may be needed to “properly regulate” the home-sharing market.

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Oct 6th 2017, 10:00 AM

# demand and supply

People letting homes on Airbnb may need licence under new proposals

Concerns have been raised about the effect home-sharing is having on the rental market.

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Sep 19th 2017, 8:08 PM

# Competition

WIN: A special overnight trip to experience Culture Night in Limerick, Mayo or Wexford

We have three trips to give away – one to each location, all of which include a curated Culture Night trail.

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Sep 14th 2017, 2:20 PM

# live like a trump

Donald Trump's childhood home is up on Airbnb for €636-a-night

There’s a cardboard cutout of the US President in one of the rooms.

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Aug 13th 2017, 10:30 AM

# i'm so fancy

7 of the swankiest (and most expensive) Dublin gaffs on Airbnb

Welcome to my crib.

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Jul 30th 2017, 6:58 PM

# California

'One word says it all. Asian': Racist Airbnb host forced to pay fine

The woman has agreed to attend a course in American-Asian relations.

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Jul 15th 2017, 7:30 PM

# long-term lets

Airbnb in the hot seat as it tells TDs the service is not making the housing crisis worse

Representatives from Airbnb addressed the Oireachtas Committee on Housing earlier today.

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Jun 28th 2017, 4:58 PM

# Clampdown

New Bill seeks to limit Airbnb rentals to six weeks per year

Senator Kevin Humphrey says short term rental platforms should have to register their properties.

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Jun 24th 2017, 6:20 AM

# rental crisis

Airbnb criticised for its 'adverse effect' on the rental market in Dublin

There are more than 5,300 places available to rent on Airbnb in Dublin city alone.

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Jun 21st 2017, 6:30 PM

# Tourism

Airbnb is now listing activities for tourists travelling to Dublin

Airbnb’s Experiences platform has launched in the capital.

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May 20th 2017, 6:00 PM

# more than accommodation

You can now buy 'experiences' through Airbnb

But are they coming to Ireland?

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Apr 2nd 2017, 12:30 PM

# For Rent

Stag and hen parties using short-term lets in Dublin are draining units off the rental market

Senator Kevin Humphreys says a growing number of apartment block dwellers are experiencing problems with units being let on renting websites such as AirBnb.

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Mar 27th 2017, 6:10 AM

# fleet

Meet the gym owner who moved back in with his parents to launch an Airbnb for cars

Vehicle rental startup Fleet is due to launch in Ireland next month.

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Mar 25th 2017, 11:00 AM

# rental crisis

Coveney says he will regulate Airbnb if 'satisfactory arrangement' not reached over renting

The Housing Minister wants to make it very clear that those who want to use AirBnb need to do so responsibly.

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Mar 2nd 2017, 6:00 AM

# some view

A spectacular house in Sligo is the Airbnb gaff most desired by Irish families

*heart eyes emoji*

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Feb 1st 2017, 11:15 AM

# homesharing

Airbnb hosts in Dublin made €52 million last year

A new report shows that the typical Airbnb host made €4,900.

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Jan 26th 2017, 3:08 PM

# rental crisis

Working group to review if AirBnb should face regulations

Housing Minister Simon Coveney vowed to tackle the issue of landlords renting out their properties through AirBnb.

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Jan 22nd 2017, 7:40 AM

# Tourism

This Dublin area is one of Airbnb's 'neighbourhoods to watch' in 2017

Places from Europe, the US, Asia and Australia all make the cut.

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Dec 14th 2016, 9:07 PM

# spendy

Ireland's Airbnb figures: 650,000 guests and €27 million income for hosts

In the last year, 6,000 hosts in regional and rural Ireland have earned an average additional income of €2,700 per household.

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Nov 4th 2016, 8:37 PM

# sleep in the trees

You can actually rent this full treehouse in Kilkenny on Airbnb

Dream come true.

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Oct 23rd 2016, 4:30 PM

# An Bord Pleanála

Lease out a room through Airbnb? New guidelines could be on the way

Simon Coveney has said local authorities and property owners don’t always know where they stand.

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Oct 20th 2016, 10:29 AM

# Golden Slumbers

Your passion for music could win you an overnight stay at the iconic Abbey Road studios

The studio is where Amy Winehouse recorded her last ever song; and where Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon was born.

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Sep 30th 2016, 10:04 PM

# Competition

WIN: A special overnight trip to experience Culture Night in Cork, Galway or Killarney

We have three trips to give away – one to each location, all of which include a curated Culture Night trail.

11.9k

Sep 8th 2016, 7:00 PM

# Housing

Dublin City Council says fulltime Airbnb rentals need planning permission

The council recently ruled an apartment in Temple Bar was not exempt from the requirement to get planning permission because of the change of use.

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Jun 3rd 2016, 6:07 AM

# Tourism

Airbnb is rolling out the perks to win over Irish hosts

The company will help users file their taxes after last year’s Revenue intervention.

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May 7th 2016, 7:15 AM

# king of my castle

7 magical Irish castles you can actually rent on Airbnb

Unreal.

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Apr 30th 2016, 11:00 AM

# up market and underwater

Sleep inside a shark tank for free in Airbnb's first underwater bedroom

Anyone looking to let the room must be ‘medically fit’.

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Apr 3rd 2016, 5:30 PM

# Property Porn

You can rent 'Van Gogh's bedroom' on Airbnb for $10

Step inside the seafoam green and blue room, as imagined by the revered painter.

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Feb 13th 2016, 4:00 PM

# at your service

Airbnb has become such a behemoth it's generating spin-off businesses

A new Irish startup is feeding off the popularity of the home sharing service.

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Jan 30th 2016, 10:00 AM

# airbnb porn

These 8 Irish castles and stately homes on Airbnb are pure porn

Meet you all in the east wing.

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Jan 19th 2016, 10:22 AM

# all the money

These are the five most expensive Airbnb rentals for New Year's Eve

The top range from €3,524 to €5,277 a night.

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Dec 31st 2015, 7:00 AM

# stay in my gaff

Irish hosts are making very nice pocket money from Airbnb

330,000 guests have used Airbnb to visit Ireland in the past year.

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Dec 10th 2015, 11:30 AM

# Vacancy

The world's biggest hotel company is about to be born

And a few high-profile hotels in Ireland are caught up in the deal.

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Nov 16th 2015, 3:26 PM