‘I remain a country boy at heart despite spending my twenties and thirties in the city’
Living in Kenmare I have rediscovered the joy and peace I felt at my grandparents’ country cottage
Escape to the Country
Look inside: Family of philosopher Bertrand Russell once owned this stately home by the Boyne
Substantial Tudor revival house near Navan has been in family of local builder since the 1930s. The protected structure now requires substantial renovation
Join west Cork’s rich and famous at Skibbereen home formerly owned by bank chief
Glebe House is a Georgian property set on nine acres overlooking the Ilen river estuary
Ballysallagh House is a rare example of an unspoilt Georgian home with gardens and stables
Owners have brought the property from dilapidation to tour-worthy period residence
Contemporary riverside four-bed home with equestrian facilities in Co Waterford
South-facing Cooltubrid House is close to a host of outdoor amenities near Kilmacthomas village
Two schoolhouse transformations near Blessington are a masterclass in design
Two cut-stone buildings, redesigned in 1972, are as interesting today as more than 50 years ago
Landmark home and shop in heritage town for €595,000
Mixed-use period property was restored by owners who have run interiors business from its shop for the past 30 years
Large, luxurious and light-filled Mayo retreat seeks €825,000
While this home extends to a considerable 4,704sq ft, with just one bedroom, it has been designed for peace and privacy
Substantial contemporary residence on the shores of Lough Carra, Co Mayo, for €1.5m
Four-bedroom home extending to 341sq m has direct access to the lake and a boathouse
Builder’s modern Gorey home by the beach for €680,000
Three-bed home in Donaghmore was designed to an A2 rating and to maximise sea views
Ireland’s country homes market remains buoyant with steady interest from expats and US buyers, selling agents say
Eight estate agents from around the Republic and Northern Ireland give their take on the market
Donegal five-bed with beach access on shore of Lough Swilly for €1.75m
Cottage offers maritime views from sittingroom balcony and a contemporary outdoor space
Artist’s charming period home with potager garden near Kilkenny city for €950,000
Impressive six-bedroom home lies on two-acre site 20 minutes from Kilkenny city
Escape to the country: Period farmhouse on 9.5 acres in rural Leitrim for €350,000
Tranquil retreat on landscaped grounds with a river passing through and verdant views all around
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