Killarney, which, will escape these restrictions, currently has two properties listed for long-term rent, compared with approximately 300 on Airbnb. But it has grown exponentially since the arrival of intermediary platforms such as Airbnb, transforming what was once a modest sideline into something approaching an alternative housing market. Tourism industry representatives warn regulations will see short-term lets “fall off a cliff”. These prophecies of doom will now be tested, but only in the cities and larger towns where the regulations will apply. If the industry’s predictions prove accurate, there could be a positive knock-on effect on the broader housing market.

Source: The Irish Times February 12, 2026 01:01 UTC