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What else could I get for... Sir Walter Raleigh's €275,000 castle in Cork

We take a look at what around €275,000 would get you around the rest of the country.

THIS CASTLE IN Co Cork would take a serious renovation effort.

While it comes onto the market with no roof or interior, it will appeal to individuals with a sense of history.

The building has passed through some famous hands in its time. It dates from the 13th century and was once in the possession of Sir Walter Raleigh, the man credited with popularising tobacco in England.

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The castle sits next to an estuary and Belvelly Bridge. Planning permission has already been granted for it to be restored and it is thought that the building should sleep up to 12 people when finished.

It is around five miles from Cork city and is on the market for €275,000.

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Here is what roughly €275,000 would get you around the rest of the country…

Galway

For a house hunter looking for something a bit more convenient, this property in Galway comes ready to move into and is on the market for €255,000. The property makes the most out of its available space with a Stira ladder that leads to its attic space.

The cul-de-sac this home is situated in is just a short walk from the Gateway shopping centre which contains all the required amenities. The area of Knocknacarra is around ten minutes by car or forty five minutes driving to Galway city centre.

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Wexford

This large, modern house in Wexford has more than 2,000 sq. ft. of floor space and comes onto the market for €289,000. Unusual for a property of this size, the home has been designed to preserve heat and energy – with a BER rating of B2.

The four-bedroom house has four large double bedrooms, the biggest of which comes with an en suite and walk-in wardrobe. The downstairs area has two reception rooms with an additional study.

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Dublin

This property in Cabra on the north side of Dublin comes onto the market for €249,000. The two-bedroom is situated around a short bus ride away from the centre of Dublin and has all the necessary amenities within walking distance.

Inside, the home has two bedrooms and a spacious downstairs area. It also has walled-off front and rear garden spaces.

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Read: From tower blocks to BER ratings… the housing landscape has changed a lot in sixty years

Also: How to rent an ENTIRE HOUSE in Dublin for less than €300 a month

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:06 PM

    What is the benefit to those applicants living outside the EU?

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:10 PM

    Nun!! You need a full passport to visit outside the EU. USA,Canada,Australia… etc etc

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:27 PM

    It’s useful as local ID (driving licence, at least the paper version, is laughed at in most places if you try to use it as ID) and saves carrying around your full passport.

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:29 PM

    A lot of countries require you to carry identification at all times, e.g. national ID card.
    This I assume would fulfil that requirement and is a lot easier than carrying a full passport.

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    Mute goo
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    Jan 4th 2016, 6:06 PM

    Take photo copy of passport will do in many countries ! Save you carry passport ! €40 euro for ID card rip off Ireland right !

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    Jan 4th 2016, 6:18 PM

    Anybody know how much they are?

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    Jan 4th 2016, 7:15 PM

    €35

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    Jan 4th 2016, 8:25 PM

    €35 for most, €40 if you’re a whinging jauntis.

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    Jan 5th 2016, 12:44 AM

    Hahaha colm galvin you legend

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:16 PM

    Gee, despite the fact that it’s no use for going to Thailand?

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:34 PM

    Though that’s what you went to Thailand for!!!

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:42 PM

    You are a very bold boy, Get Lost ……

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    Jan 4th 2016, 6:08 PM

    Eircode jealous rashers

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:08 PM

    Ah it’s all about how you position something. middle aged men. No I not one of them yet so I don’t need it. If you told us it’s mainly business people and professionals who got them it’d be a difference response

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:29 PM

    I found it impossible to get the app the accept my photo.

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:36 PM

    Me too, I just gave up!

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    Jan 5th 2016, 1:33 AM

    I had no problem. Followed the instructions and had it all done in about 5 mins.

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    Jan 4th 2016, 4:38 PM

    The E.U. is on its death bed due to greedy politicians and banks, so what is the use of it then?
    You have to buy a passport in order to buy this, it is like paying twice to have a passport, if they have money to burn then it is up to them but it is just more money for the government to waste?

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    Jan 4th 2016, 5:25 PM

    Ho ho, people do not like the true about the E.U. propaganda machine, the BBC got 22 million over 5 years to be pro E.U. in their news stories and the E.U. spent 664 million in self propaganda in 2014.
    http://www.thejournal.ie/eu-wasteful-spending-2435414-Nov2015/
    http://www.euractiv.com/sections/uk-europe/british-tabloids-lash-out-eu-spending-childrens-books-316837

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    Jan 4th 2016, 9:22 PM

    http://www.businesspost.ie/households-to-be-charged-for-refusing-smart-electricity-meters/?ref=yfp
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    “Electricity customers will face fines if they do not allow smart meters to be installed in their homes. Smart meters are due to be installed in at least 80 per cent of homes by 2020, to comply with EU targets. The total cost of the project is estimated at €750 million. ”
    Another thing from the E.U. for you all…

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    Jan 4th 2016, 6:39 PM

    This is very useful if your hotel doesn’t have a room safe or if your are travelling on business and flying back the same day. Many countries are now accepting these for visa free travel not just in the EU/EEA/Switzerland. I believe that the passport card is valid ID in Canada and the USA except for entry at the border.

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    Jan 4th 2016, 7:54 PM

    BREAKING NEWS: Because they travel more.

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    Jan 4th 2016, 5:18 PM

    That woman on that card doesn’t look like a Lauren O’Sullivan, looks more like an Eastern European in a wig to me…

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    Jan 4th 2016, 6:02 PM

    Do you have a link to the app I can’t find it

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    Jan 5th 2016, 6:16 AM

    Remember the good old days, when passports were given to wealthy “investors” from the Middle East?

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    Jan 5th 2016, 4:07 AM

    Not another scandal – selling passports !! What next? Which politician started selling Irish passports ?? Was it Bertie to the Arabs or to the Nigeriand?

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