Sandycove

Hugo O’Doherty on where to see the sights, eat poutine, and take in the history of the city

First floor taken up with a very dramatic open-plan kitchen/living space

Elegant period house has a big light-filled extension to the rear

Empathetic, skilful counsellor who stayed calm amid storm over crisis pregnancies

Trophy homes and stately manors may grab all the property headlines, but these are the real homes that captured our hearts

Edwardian was built in 1910 and its great location offers views across Scotsman’s Bay

Built in 1970s and renovated in early Noughties, it has sheltered patios at front and back

A pair of 19th-century cottages have been converted into impressive single property

Although some renovations are needed upstairs, this property offers the possibility for impressive sea views, with shops and restaurants close by

A large first-floor livingroom is the standout space of this five-bed end-of-terrace house

Dublin locations will be closed at different times in the morning ahead of triathlon

Neptune Lodge in Sandycove is more private than it looks and takes advantage of its sea views

Bright and private, this four-bedroom house is within walking distance of Glasthule

Four-bedroom terraced house is much bigger than it looks from the outside thanks to a clever extension that houses a kitchen and dining space, sunroom and study

Bright family property with landscaped gardens for €845,000

Large detached home with five bedrooms for €1.8 million

Extensions to the side and rear have given the owners of this property in South Co Dublin the scope to add modern touches, including a striking kitchen with a glazed wall

Ger Wilkes was the first man back and Rachel Lee won the women’s race