Myroom positions itself as a low cost national contender in Ireland’s strained rental market.
Myroom, a Galway start-up founded by Joanne O’Connor, is preparing to launch its national platform in early March 2026, presenting itself as a community‑first alternative in Ireland’s room‑rental market.
The company says it wants to shift the dynamic between those seeking accommodation and those offering it by placing personality, lifestyle and compatibility at the centre of the search process.
“I wanted to give room seekers a stake in the game”
The platform invites room seekers to create detailed personal profiles that include their daily routines, interests and living preferences.
Trust holds the key
O’Connor said she set out to address the opaque and sometimes impersonal nature of existing rental platforms.
“I wanted to give room seekers a stake in the game,” she said. “By allowing people to promote themselves through profiles, they become active participants. Our national platform also gives room posters the ability to search these profiles and reach out directly to people who might be a good fit for their home. There is a face behind every name.”
Myroom is positioning its pricing as a key part of its appeal. Listings are set at €4.99, an attempt to offer what the company calls a high‑value alternative to the major property platforms.
Unlike competitors that focus on advertising rooms alone, Myroom is built as a two‑sided marketplace, allowing room posters to browse a pool of active seekers rather than waiting passively for suitable enquiries.
Smarter renting
The start-up is also introducing a system designed to tackle the well‑known issue of unanswered messages.
Its “Smart Badging” feature rewards posters who maintain high reply rates with a “Top Responder” badge and improved visibility in search results. The company argues that this approach nudges users toward better communication, reducing frustration for seekers who often send dozens of messages without reply on traditional platforms.
Safety is another point the company is emphasising. Every room listing must be linked to an Irish phone number, a measure Myroom says will help deter fraudulent activity and improve trust within the community.
According to the company, its core mission is to bring a more human dimension to renting and house‑sharing at a time when competition for affordable accommodation remains intense in many Irish cities.
It describes itself as a platform built around authenticity, transparency and direct connection, aiming to help people find living arrangements that better reflect their lifestyle and values.
Top image: MyRoom founder Joanne O’Connor
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