1. Clare Island Lighthouse, Clare Island
This distinctive nautical landmark dates back to 1818 and enjoys dramatic views over the Atlantic Ocean. The property includes 4 guest cottages. Main suite, 8 further beds, 8 baths, 2 kitchens, dining room, 5 further receps, garden.
€4.8m; Christie’s (00 353 1237 6300)
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2. Bawnishal, Castletownshend
County Cork
Nestled in 2 acres of land close to a number of small beaches. Main suite, 3 further beds (1 en suite), family bath, kitchen/dining room, recep.
€850,000; Charles McCarthy Estate Agents (00 353 282 1533)
3. Corran Beg, Goleen
County Cork
Perched on a hill on the Atlantic Way, overlooking sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. 4 beds, family bath, shower room, kitchen, recep, garden.
€420,000; Charles McCarthy Estate Agents (00 353 282 1533)
4. Carniseal House, Cairn Low, Ramelton
County Donegal
Ramelton. A residential and agricultural estate set in 46 acres with views over the Fanad peninsula and Inch Island. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 4 receps, study, annexe with gym, garden, farmland.
€2.75m; Savills (00 353 1 618 1300)
5. Edgewater, Kinsale
County Cork
Waterfront property with a private marina and a slipway into Kinsale Harbour. It enjoys views out towards James Fort and Castlepark peninsula. Main suite, 2 further suites, 1 further bed, kitchen/dining room, recep, parking.
€1.7m; Engel & Völkers (00 353 21 477 3200).
6. Ballycraggan House, Puckane, Nenagh
County Tipperary
This characterful Georgian house is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and woodland. Main suite, 5 further beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 5 receps, stables, outbuilding, garden.
€750,000; Savills (00 353 1 663 4359)
7. Cul Fraoich, Massinass, Creeslough
County Donegal
An Edwardian house built in 1908 with about 20 acres of land overlooking Sheephaven Bay. Main suite, 2 further beds, shower room, kitchen, dining room, 2 further receps, 1-bed self-contained annexe, studio, garden, carport.
€475,000; Savills (00 353 1 618 1300)
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