Donal Buckley

Cork

Deputy Editor at Irish Independent

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Outside the CBD, opportunity knocks as secondary offices offer value and yields

2 weeks ago | businesspost.ie | Donal Buckley

= 1023) { if(window.pageYOffset <= 161) { atTop = false; } else if(window.pageYOffset >= 190) { atTop = true; } }" :class="{ '': !atTop, 'fixed-top': atTop }"> June 1, 2025 Commercial Property Outside the CBD, opportunity knocks as secondary offices offer value and yields...
Famous Waterville hotel on the market for €6m

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

It is one of 14 properties linked to Paddy McKillen Jr, and which was put into receivership by lenders Relm Finance in March this year. Selling agent JLL is guiding €6m for the Waterville hotel which accommodates 36 guestrooms and includes a restaurant and the historic Fisherman’s bar. It is located on an impressive 1.3-acre beachfront site, with uninterrupted sea views.
Investing in upgrade pays off for Sandyford offices

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

New tenant Yuno Limited, affiliated with PrepayPower, is an insurance firm. It already has space in Sandyford which it is retaining. Corrig Court is located at Corrig Road, a short walk from Beacon Hospital and Beacon South Quarter shopping centre as well as the new apartment developments at Sandyford Central and Rockbrook. The Corrig landlord, a private investor, bought the 38,000 sq ft office from McGarrell Reilly in 2016.
Two north Dublin premises will offer attractive yields to investors

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

The more valuable of them is a high-profile bank branch let to Bank of Ireland in Balbriggan which is guiding in excess of €5m. This guide equates to a 9.05pc net initial yield (NIY) which will increase to 9.68pc in April 2028 and 10.36pc in July 2029 due to fixed rental uplifts. The other investment is Grange Clinic in Donaghmede guiding €3m, reflecting a 7.5pc NIY. The bank branch is located at 24/26 Dublin Street, Balbriggan and comprises a modern retail building extending to 7,826 sq ft.
Brownfield to residential: Deloitte proposes tax overhaul to tackle housing crisis

3 weeks ago | businesspost.ie | Donal Buckley

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Coastal site offers prospects for hotel and nursing home complex

4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

Extending to 12.6 acres, the site benefits from sea views over Baldoyle Bay and Portmarnock beach. Planning files indicate that the vendor is Barford Holdings, reported to be linked to the family of the late Jim Kennedy, the founder of Jackson Way property company. Some years ago, Barford secured planning permission for a 150-bedroom hotel and a 150-bed retirement home with respite care on the site.
Dublin northside bar offers potential for income

4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

It is located on a corner site at 16 Summerhill Parade and 37-39 North William St and is close to O’Connell Street, the Royal Canal and Portland Row. Next door is a four-storey apartment block. Most of the property is a three-storey over-basement premises while it also has a single storey to the rear. Its layout includes an 838 sq ft public bar and a 1,023 sq ft L-shaped lounge bar at ground floor along with ladies and gents toilets. Its cellar and cold room extends to 549 sq ft.
Famed Lisdoonvarna hospitality venue seeks match with a new owner

4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

Selling agent Tom Barrett of Savills is quoting €4.75m for the three-star venue which accommodates 113 bedrooms as well as a large function room for music and events and additional nightclub space. It is located on 1.8 acres which includes on-site parking, tennis courts and a lawn. The Hydro traces its history back to the 19th century when Lisdoonvarna was popular with the Irish farming community as they celebrated their harvest and sought to meet potential partners.
Galway and Dublin student acommodation blocks hit the market with €115 price tag as investment rebounds

4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley |Donal O'Donovan

The Dublin property, trading as Mezzino at Mayor Square in the International Financial Services Centre, provides 290 bedspaces. It is located adjacent to the National College of Ireland and is a short walk to Trinity College Dublin. The Galway facility, known as Cúirt Na Coiribe, has 434 bedspaces and is located close to the University of Galway and Galway city centre. Built by local firm Kenny Developments in 2004, this premises extends to 160,422 sq ft and sits on a 1.414 hectare site.
Pair of Georgian townhouses operate as 20-bedroom B&B

1 month ago | independent.ie | Donal Buckley

Selling agents Colliers International are quoting €5.75m for the property known as Avondale House at 40 and 41 Lower Gardiner Street which are interconnected adjoining Georgian terraced houses. Extending to 6,846 sq ft, this bed and breakfast offers 20 bedrooms, some of which are ensuite.