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Irish Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Former healthcare centre in Wexford set to go under the hammer
Situated in Camolin village, the building is located in a prime location, as it is just 10 minutes from Gorey, 15 minutes from Enniscorthy, and 20 minutes from Arklow. The area benefits from direct access to the M11 motorway and is just a one hour commute to Dublin. The countryside of Camolin village offers a peaceful lifestyle, with Camolin Wood and Millennium Forest and golden beaches just a short drive away. Although the property is in need of refurbishments, the property offers potential for future development to possibly establish a business, community facility, or redevelop for residential purposes. The building is suitable for a number of business opportunities including healthcare, wellness, childcare, or office space. The property has residential conversion potential, which is subject to planning permission, could be eligible for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The ground floor offers a spacious entrance hallway, four rooms, a WC and a storage room. There is also porch access with an external access door. The rear of the property can be accessed from the hallway, and there is an adjoining outbuilding comprised within the folio. Upstairs, there are four rooms and a landing area, offering flexible space for refurbishments. The property benefits from excellent road frontage onto the R772, with space for parking to the rear. If anyone is interested in making an offer on the property, must be registered in advance to place an offer. To arrange a suitable viewing time, you can contact the selling agents Kehoe & Associates on 053 9144393.
Irish Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
House where elderly special-needs brothers were murdered on market for €112,500
A house in Mayo where two elderly brothers with special needs were brutally murdered has been placed on the market for the first time since the crime shocked the country in 2013. Jack Blaine, 76, and his brother Tommy, 69, died as a result of blunt force trauma after being subjected to 'extreme violence' at their home on New Antrim Street, Castlebar on July 10, 2013. The state pathologist described as 'overkill' the violent and prolonged assault, during which one of the brothers had boiling water poured over him and was beaten with a walking stick around 25 times. Alan Cawley of Four Winds, Corrimbla, Ballina, Co Mayo was subsequently sentenced to life in prison for their murders. The 26-year-old had been released from Castlerea Prison just four days before targeting the brothers. The Central Criminal Court heard that Cawley had seen an opportunity when he spotted Jack Blaine making his way home late at night after getting a cup of tea in a pub across the road. The interior of the house (Image: Both men had special needs and were in the care of the Health Service Executive (HSE). In a victim impact statement, their cousin Paul Dunne said Jack had a speech impediment, was partially blind, and could hardly walk. He described the Blaine brothers as 'two angels' who were loved and looked after by the people of Castlebar. 'They never wanted a fuss and would tell everyone everything was alright,' he said, 'but if anyone had to do anything for them, they knew how to say thank you, you should not have bothered.' Mr Dunne described how the Blaines had never bothered with television or luxuries, and were 'simple men' whose deaths had shaken the town of Castlebar. A bedroom in the house (Image: Then-Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who is from Castlebar and had a constituency office just yards from the Blaines' home, described their killing as an "act of savagery". He said they were "lovely people" who had "never harmed anybody". Their three-bedroom townhouse was advertised for sale by private treaty this week with a price tag of €112,500. The selling auctioneer claims the house would be 'an ideal candidate' for the Government's Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. The two-storey property comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area. It has one en suite bedroom downstairs and two large bedrooms with a bathroom upstairs. There is a small yard to the rear of the dwelling. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Extra.ie
09-07-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Could this be Dublin's smallest house? It's up for grabs for €275,000
When it comes to the Dublin housing market, the phrase 'it can always be worse' somehow outdoes itself every few months. Enter 24 Daniel Street, in Dublin 8, which costs €275,000 — and while for the market that we're currently in this may be seen as a bit of a bargain, the home stands at 37 square metres; meaning that it would cost approximately €7,432 per square metre. The property, which is located in The Coombe, consists of a living space, kitchen, and bedroom that is en-suite… and that's it. Pic: Auctioneera The living area has a feature fireplace, shelving units, and leads into the kitchen which has cabinetry and counter space. A compact utility space completes this area. Pic: Auctioneera The bedroom is admittedly somewhat spacious given the space of the house itself, with an en-suite bathroom and a 'snug' patio completing the home. There are some perks to this home; mainly the location, which has a number of bus stops and LUAS stops within walking distance. Pic: Auctioneera The home also benefits from being eligible for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, which… you'll probably need. 'This is a charming property with huge potential,' Helen O'Keeffe, Director at Auctioneera, said. The home's one and only bedroom, leading into the bathroom and a patio. Pic: Auctioneera 'Its central location means residents are within walking distance of all that Dublin 8 and the city centre have to offer. 'The fact that it qualifies for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant — along with the availability of resident parking permits — makes it an attractive option for buyers looking to create a bespoke city home.' Pic: Auctioneera 24 Daniel Street, Off Clanbrassil Street, The Coombe, Dublin 8, is available via Auctioneera, with an asking price of €275,000.
Irish Independent
21-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Calls to fix ‘cumbersome' Limerick housing grants failing first-time city buyers
'These grants are not working,' said Social Democrats' Elisa O'Donovan, 'we need more people living in our city centre.' 'I know so many people who want to live in the city centre. However, it is so expensive for them to do up a derelict property or an old Georgian house,' she added. Referring to the Living City Initiative, she said: 'The number of successful applicants for that initiative and for that grant has gone from 24 successful applicants in 2022 to only nine last year, and that's both for residential and commercial.' On other schemes, she added: 'Only one private residence in the metropolitan area was awarded funding last year' through the Historic Structures Fund. 'The only people that I know who have been successful in getting this grant in Limerick city are property developers or landlords,' she continued, referring to the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant which can get a prospective applicant up to €70,000. 'I just know one person who was eligible for this to have it as their primary residence, but then eventually they rented it out, and now they actually have multiple properties within the city centre.' She concluded: 'I believe we should write to the government to ensure that first-time buyers, those who need that €70,000 to renovate a city centre property and make it their home, are prioritised for this funding, so we can create a more liveable city.' 'These houses in the city centre, they're not just investments for developers and landlords. They are possible homes for people,' said Cllr Shane Hickey-O'Mara, who seconded the motion. 'We need life in the city desperately.' Cllr Maria Donoghue added: 'A lot of our grant schemes for capital works are quite onerous and cumbersome. 'You have to spend the money up front before you can get the grant. I support anything that brings life into the city, but if you need the money up front in order to access the money, well then it's a circuitous and ineffective grant and we should look at it.' 'Anything that brings life back into the city and helps us become a liveable city, it has to be commended,' said Cllr Ursula Gavan.
Irish Independent
17-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Four fixer uppers with huge potential on Westmeath property market for under €200,000
Even though it is not the cheapest, the Westmeath property market does offer an excellent balance of affordability and proximity to amenities and transport links setting it apart from other counties when it comes to getting more bang for your buck. The Westmeath property market is also home to properties that are teaming with potential to become dream homes but are in need of some renovation. Check out four of these fixer uppers on the market for under €200,000. Ballard, Walshestown, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath (€199,950): The two-bedroom bungalow is set on approximately 0.3 acres in the peaceful and picturesque area of Ballard, Slanemore, just outside Mullingar. Oozing with potential, this property comprises a bright and spacious living/dining room, a separate kitchen, two generously sized double bedrooms with a view of Lough Owel from the rear bedroom, as well a family bathroom. While the residence is in need of renovation, this home offers potential buyers the opportunity to create a comfortable residence tailored to your taste and needs. Situated in a tranquil rural setting, the property also offers ample outdoor space and ideal for those seeking privacy while still being in close proximity of Mullingar town and all its amenities. It is important to note the property may qualify for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, making it an attractive option for both homeowners looking to restore and modernise this idyllic country home. Milltown (€170,000): The derelict three-bedroom farmhouse is located just outside the village of Milltown approximately 15km from Mullingar. Having been vacant for many years, the property does require complete renovation in order to bring it to a habitable condition, however, it offers immense potential as a family home. The accommodation comprises of a kitchen/dining room, sitting room, living room at ground floor level with four bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor all of which are in poor condition in need of extensive renovation. ADVERTISEMENT The property is set on a 0.6 acre site and has a large haybarn to the side and further outbuildings to the rear and is located in a rural but accessible location just off the R392 with easy access to Mullingar and Ballymahon. Rathwire Lower, Killucan, Co. Westmeath (€140,000): The one-bed semi detached property is set on a large c. 0.55 acre site in an ideal location at the edge of Rathwire village. The land is currently "Zoned Residential" and offers great potential to further develop the site subject to the necessary planning consent. The house comprises of one bedroom at first floor level with a kitchen, sitting room and bathroom at ground floor level all of which are in reasonable condition but would benefit from modernisation. The lands to the side and rear of the house are currently zoned "Residential" under the Westmeath County Development Plan 2021 -2027. Killucan is an excellent residential location with many services and amenities close by such as primary and secondary schools, shops, a creche and the Royal Canal Greenway. The M4/M6 at Kinnegad is just seven kilometres away and the town of Mullingar is just a 15 minute drive. Hiskinstown, Delvin, Co. Westmeath (€75,000): This two-bed property incorporates an extended country cottage and is estimated to stand on in excess of one-third of an acre. It requires extensive refurbishment and retrofitting in order to increase it to a level of modern comfort. The fundamentals of the house are good and it sits large site with mains water and electricity connections. It is also set in a convenient location, almost opposite St Tolas National School, among other positive attributes. Additionally, the property has been vacant for more than two years and is eligible for a range of state-funded housing improvement grants. As of May 1, 2023, amongst the Government initiatives, there's up to €70,000, including €20,000 Derelict top-up, available through the Croí Cónaithe scheme and up to €26,750 under the SEAI Better Energy Home Scheme. Eligibility is subject to qualification and conditions and interested parties should make their own independent enquiries in order to determine their applicability, availability, conditionality and qualification. Set in the idyllic Westmeath countryside, the property is also conveniently located approximately 150 metres distant from St Tolas National School and a further 150 metres or so from the N52. It is also in close proximity to the Kells/Mullingar Road, otherwise the Dundalk/Limerick Road and the villages of Delvin and Killucan are some 4km and 8.5km distant respectively. It is also close to the county town of Mullingar, Westmeath's administrative centre and Kells town is approximately 26km away, with the M3 motorway conveniently adjacent.
