Thatch cottage restored by Italian architect owner in Spiddal
Darby’s Cottage sits on 2.12 acres surrounded by mature gardens, offering privacy, fresh sea air and views across Galway Bay
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House price statistics: What do they mean and what do they tell us?
Despite a cooling market and a strong pickup in supply, housing affordability has not improved
Layout, storage and design: how to create a sense of calm and comfort in your home
The most comfortable homes are shaped around the people who live there
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Our window panes are consistently cold to the touch, particularly in winter
A dream house in Cavan: ‘If anyone thinks it’s too late to do something like this, it’s not’
Rather than downsize, Dr Sabina Brennan and her husband took on a sprawling 19th-century lakeside retreat, where they intend to keep living life to the full
Look inside: Portobello meets Paris in charming ‘upside-down’ two-bed
There’s a distinctly Parisian feel to this delightful end-terrace home
What will €350,000 buy in Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Co Roscommon?
One price, home and away: an extended cottage in Athleague, a renovated period townhouse in Lazio, a French villa beside a national park, and more
Look inside: Dartry home with garden designed with family life in mind
Four-bedroom property offers well-proportioned accommodation and natural light throughout
Build-to-rent investors are creating a huge time bomb for the State
What happens when renters retire and they can no longer afford expensive accommodation?
New detached homes at upscale Enniskerry scheme, from €1.625m
Crescent of eight A-rated homes by Rosemount Properties a walk from village
New luxury five-bedroom homes for sale in Foxrock in Dublin
Spacious and bright properties with A1 Ber on Torquay Road and Golf Lane
Five houses around Dublin on view this week from €395,000
A Drumcondra terrace, a substantial Malahide detached home and a stylish two-bed docklands apartment are new to the market
Look inside: Substantial north Kildare estate seeks €12m at auction
Newbury Hall, Carbury, is magnificent three-storey-over-basement residence on more than 450 acres
Charming double-fronted Victorian with subtle French vibe in Ballsbridge
Upgraded two-storey-over-basement home also has enchanting garden
What will €475,000 buy on over an acre in Cavan and on corner site in Kimmage?
Two homes, one price: a four-bed detached home with outbuildings near Bawnaboy or a detached three-bed in D12
Look inside: Home of Year finalist features colour drenching and striking design in Terenure
Three-bedroom end-terrace has featured on RTÉ property show
Car-free living and effortless style at Liberties terrace for €625,000
Renovated three-bed home upgraded for modern life in Dublin 8
Stylish storage and smart spaces in a refurbished Portobello cottage
The brief for this small but charming period property in the hip Dublin neighbourhood was to maximise storage and functionality, while added touches allowed the owner to put their own stamp on the home
Mortgage approvals reach record in May, driven by first-time buyers
But low share of mover purchase activity ‘points to constraints within housing market’
What will €710,000 buy in Switzerland, France, Greece, Italy and Co Westmeath?
One price, home and away: Bungalow with equestrian facilities, Swiss chalet and more
Look inside: Extended Victorian five-bed house on Glenageary’s Marlborough Road for €4.995m
House redesigned by architect Paul Brazil offers mix of contemporary and period detail
Renovated Victorian three-bed with stylish interior near Bray seafront
Built in 1864, Uist was brought up to date after a comprehensive and sensitive restoration
Three-storey seafront home for €1.65m in Clontarf village offers flexibility
Dublin 3 property currently set out with self-contained basement retains original features
Four-bed family home with bespoke additions in select Delgany scheme for €1.1m
Number 5 Glendale was built in 2015 and fitted with a bespoke kitchen and an orangery-style conservatory
Five homes on view this week in Dublin from €595,000
New to the market in Drumcondra, Inchicore, Herbert Place and Catleknock
Zara billionaire Ortega’s Irish property assets hit €324m
The fashion mogul’s real estate investment firms in Ireland swung into profit last year
Villa-style home on Dalkey’s Sorrento Road
Clara is a fine split-level four-bedroom home in the heart of the south Dublin seaside village
‘The cheapest quote can end up being the most expensive’: How to keep renovation costs down
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Look inside: Ranelagh home for sale offers masterclass in contemporary design
A-rated three-bed showcases exposed brickwork, light-oak fineshes and extensive glazing
Dundalk: Why move there, and where to buy in the commuter town?
Vibrant town with excellent transport links, the sea and areas of natural beauty nearby
Next door’s landlord built a toilet attached to the side of our house. What can we do?
An appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanala was returned as a document was missing
What will €295,000 buy in countryside near Waterford city and in Dublin’s docklands?
Two homes, one price: a three-bed house near Kilmacow or a one-bed apartment in the IFSC
Why you should choose your furniture before renovating your home
Here are some of the key ways furniture can help shape better design decisions
A new-build home in Mayo: ‘We left two six-figure jobs in Florida to come to Ireland with no plan’
Photographer Jessica Glynn gave up life in Florida to move to Co Mayo with her husband and daughter. She’s enjoying the slower pace and the chance to put her stamp on their new-build home
Look inside: Renovated three-bed with garden room on Ranelagh’s Mountpleasant Avenue
Old meets new at renovated terraced home replete with modern touches and extensive glazing framing a local landmark
Killiney penthouse with Côte d’Azur-style roof terrace and beach access
Court Killiney Bay penthouse enjoys spectacular views from its position on the building’s southern corner
A-rated Irishtown townhouse convenient to city and sea for €850,000
Modern A-rated end-terrace three-bed with carport and southeast facing garden
What will €295,000 buy in Wexford, Portugal, Spain, Italy and France?
One price, home and away: Renovated Rosslare cottage; Lake Como period villa; and more
Elegant Georgian pile on 14 acres with stables in Co Tipperary
Brookhill is a stylish, modernised five-bed in the heart of Tipperary’s horse country
Modern Sandycove four-bed house a short walk from the Forty Foot
Extended mews is tucked away at end of private lane and features two courtyard gardens
Five houses around Dublin on view this week from €325,000
New to the market in Dublin 7, Rathfarnham, Rathmichael, Santry and Ringsend
South Co Dublin mansion sold for €15.5m in most valuable property sale of 2026
Gothic Revival-style house in Dalkey with private harbour last changed hands for €7.8m in 2018
‘Masterclass in inclusive design’: Ireland’s favourite building in RIAI public choice award revealed
Little Angels School, the new facade at Royal College of Surgeons, and Shackleton Experience among people’s top picks in RIAI Architecture Awards 2026
Irish house price inflation weakens to slowest rate in more than two years
Purchasers paid median price of €394,980 for a residential property in 12 months to April, CSO data shows
Look inside: Childhood home of anti-apartheid striker given modern makeover in Kilmainham
Home was renovated and extended to bespoke design by Róisín Lafferty
Increase in apartment supply still needed to meet Ireland’s housing demand – report
Supply of multi-family units for rent is on the rise, but viability challenges remain according to Hooke & MacDonald report
Dublin is one of Europe’s most ‘resilient’ cities, new report finds
City jumps five places in Savills Resilient Cities Index, indicating it is likely to attract more investment
Renovated Smithfield terrace house with Japanese-style courtyard garden
Ormond Square home features modern interior with industrial elements close to city centre
Elegant double-fronted Edwardian with art studio in the garden in Rathmines
Well-maintained detached five-bedroom home features period details and purpose-built veranda with built-in heaters
What will €375,000 buy in the Co Cork countryside and a 10-minute cycle from Dublin city centre?
Two homes, one price: Updated farmhouse near Ballydehob or turnkey terrace in East Wall
A pair of striking luxury homes in established south Dublin enclave
Detached Green Park homes feature striking architecture and top-tier interiors
Magnificent maritime views from Baltimore five-bed by the Cove
Extensive glazing allows for vistas over the harbour towards Roaringwater Bay in the distance
We went on RTÉ’s Cheap European Homes and ended up buying our dream house in France
Nuala and Dick Harpur had thought about buying a property in Béziers for years but it took an appearance on the show to push them over the line
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