Co Carlow: from €165,000A new 29-unit scheme in the sleepy village of Clonegal, Co Carlow, is being launched this week by the Phillips Partnership with prices from €165,000.

Moyacomb Meadow consists of 11 three-bedroom terraced houses of 96 sq m (1,033 sq ft) priced from €165,000, 16 dormer four-bedroom bungalows in three styles with 150-164 sq m (1,611-1,765 sq ft) priced from €285,000 and two detached four-bedroom houses with 125 sq m (1,345 sq ft) for which prices have yet to be decided.

The terraced houses and the two detached homes front on to the village's main street while the dormer bungalows are situated in a cul-de-sac to the rear.

Clonegal, which is situated in a valley between the Wicklow and Black Stairs mountain ranges, had a population of 151 in the 2002 census. It is a good location for walking, fishing, shooting, golf and equestrian sports - and is the last village on the Wicklow Way walking route.

The village is about 48 miles (76kms) from the M50 while the two principle routes down from the capital are either the N11 via Gorey, or the N81 through Blessington.

Clonegal, which is built on the banks of the Derry river, can trace its history back to the bronze age and was once an important crossroads where routes from the midlands and Kildare met. Although the village is in Co Carlow, crossing its old bridge takes you into Co Wexford while the Co Wicklow border is about 1.5kms away.

Developed by Baynefield Ltd, showhouses should be ready for inspection by the end of September.