One of the most significant empty buildings in the town is the Daniel O’Connell bar and restaurant. Some are also owned by people who either live abroad or elsewhere in Ireland and only come back to the town for a few weeks every now and again. It’s hardly a surprise that not only is the Simon Community due to start offering services in Kerry, but the Peter McVerry Trust is also operating in the Kingdom from its new base in Cork City. The remaining 22 applications were recommended to be declined. Of these, 72 were recommended to be approved and the remaining 105 were recommended to be declined.įor the first quarter of this year, a further 29 applications for Kerry County Council were assessed, with the Housing Agency recommending approval in seven cases. While we have a rough idea of how many Government-backed Rebuilding Ireland home loans for first-time buyers via Kerry County Council have been approved, how many have actually been drawn down is not clear.Īccording to the Housing Agency, which assesses all applications, 177 applications were assessed between 2018 (when the scheme started) and June 2020. But you’ll also need at least another €100,000 or so to be able to live in it.ĭepressingly for anybody wanting to rent in any of these towns, or within a 10km radius, the highest number of rental properties on Daft was around 30.Īccording to a report in February 2020, just 39 social houses were built in South Kerry in five years. Sure, you can probably still purchase a derelict cottage for around €50,000 in Caherciveen. They are the people who fall below the radar of official statistics, and who are sofa surfing with pals, or living in cramped family accommodation because they have nowhere else to go.Īs with just about everywhere else in Ireland at the moment, it is not only virtually impossible to rent in any of these Kerry towns, it’s also very difficult to buy. While many think a homeless person is someone who lives in a sleeping bag in a doorway, the reality is that they are more likely to be the so-called hidden homeless, and they are everywhere in rural Ireland. There is, however, another aspect of life in Kerry that can also be deceptive: homelessness. SEE: 'Tralee getting its house in order' below. There are rumours that a deal is being finalised to buy the long-vacant former Dunnes Stores on Bridge St in Tralee. With the South Kerry Greenway coming down the tracks, there is a feeling that more of the currently vacant properties will be made available for renting. And while they may not be occupied all year round, they do indeed see forms of life - albeit briefly - in the summer months.
The Ring of Kerry provides a spectacular tour around the Iveragh peninsula and the stunning Tor.Further south, it’s not hard to reach a tally of around 40 derelict or seemingly vacant properties within a short stroll of the centre of Caherciveen.īut on closer inspection, it turns out many of these properties are actually owned. Killarney National Park stretches over 26,000 acres with forests, lakes and mountains.
Features 75 SQ.M 2 Double bedrooms Open plan kitchen/ living/dining room Town centre location Excellent investment opportunity Spotlighting Fully fitted kitchen Ample parking Located to the rear of The Watermarque Hotel BER Details BER: D1 Accommodation KITCHEN/LIVING 4.4 X 7.2 BEDROOM 1 3.9 X 3.6 EN SUITE 2.4 X 1.8 BEDROOM 2 3.4 X 4.1 ENSUITE 2.6 X 2.2 Directions Located just off Church Street on O'Connell Street with good access to Caherciveen Town & Maria Explore Kerry Kerry is one of the most scenic counties in Ireland with lush mountains, beautiful lakes and a rugged coastline. The property is located to the rear of The Watermarque Hotel.
This property is an ideal holiday home or investment property. Description BY PUBLIC AUCTION-REA O'Connor Murphy Munster & Connacht Auction Date: Wed Feb 27, 11am Venue: The Limerick Strand Hotel Two bedroom ground floor apartment with parking located in the centre of Caherciveen Town.