In short
Good listings are honest and specific. Use bright photos of the room and shared spaces, a title that says where and what, a few lines about the household and routine, and clear house rules. Listing on Sa Bhaile is free, and a person reviews every new host’s first listing before it goes live.
What makes a good title?
Say what and where: “Bright double room near NUI Galway, quiet household”. Skip capitals and exclamation marks.
Which photos work best?
- The room in daylight, from the doorway.
- The bed, desk and storage.
- The kitchen and bathroom the lodger will use.
- The outside of the street, without the house number.
What should I say about the household?
Who lives there, the general routine, pets, and what a normal evening is like. Lodgers want to picture daily life. Don’t share health information or anything you wouldn’t want public.
What can’t I put in a listing?
Listings can’t discriminate on grounds such as gender, family status, race, religion, disability or membership of the Traveller community, and can’t ask for personal care. Our team checks listings against these rules.
Common questions
- Is it free to list a room on Sa Bhaile?
- Yes. Listing a room on Sa Bhaile is free.
- How many photos do I need?
- At least three. More bright, honest photos usually means more replies.
- Will my address be shown?
- No. Only the area is shown, with an approximate circle on the map. You choose when to share the address.
Official sources
We checked this guide against these sources. Rules change, so check them for the latest position.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. For advice about your situation, contact Citizens Information, Threshold or a solicitor.
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