What will €575,000 buy in Dublin and Galway?

A three-bedroom apartment in Dublin or a five-bedroom house in Moycullen

TOWN

Address: 117 Longboat Quay North, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 Agent: DNG Central

This third-floor apartment extends to 86sq m and has three bedrooms, one of which is laid out as a second livingroom. The property, which is dual aspect with a C2 energy rating, has a private balcony with a southerly orientation and an underground car-parking space.

Plus: Bright apartment due to its orientation Minus: Annual management fees are €2,200

COUNTRY

Address: Tooreeny, Moycullen, Co Galway Agent: DNG Martin O’Connor

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Lying 3km from the village of Moycullen, this five-bedroom house built in 2001 extends to 205sq m. Set on half an acre of planted gardens set behind electric gates, the property has a south-facing aspect and an energy rating of C3.

Plus: In turnkey condition Minus: You will need to drive for a pint of milk

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle

Elizabeth Birdthistle, a contributor to The Irish Times, writes about property, fine arts, antiques and collectables