O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers realised sales of close to €6 million at last Friday's Wild Atlantic Way property auction. Strong interest in the property market continues with Galway city properties dominating the auction and generating enormous interest from eager purchasers.
More than 300 people flooded into the Harbour Hotel to bid on properties in O’Donnellan & Joyce’s auction, which had some 40 properties for sale in Galway city and throughout the western seaboard in counties Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, and Westmeath.
Such is the national interest currently in O’Donnellan & Joyce’s auctions that RTÉ has scheduled another season of it popular documentary Find Me a Home. The programme is a nationwide observational documentary series following the trials and tribulations of those trying to buy, rent, or sell a home in the current property market. The team have been filming with O’Donnellan & Joyce clients who are buying and selling properties and giving an insight into the exciting business of the auction process.
Colm O'Donnellan, partner and auctioneer with O’Donnellan & Joyce, said: “There was exceptional interest from owner occupiers with great value for money in the city.”
Lot 1: No 45 Wellpark Grove, Wellpark, Galway
The first property to go under the hammer on Friday was a bright and spacious four bed detached residence, located approximately 2km from Eyre Square, beside Wellpark Retail Park and within minutes of GMIT and Bon Secours Hospital. This property came to the market with an AMV of €200,000. With bidding opening at €180,000 and increasing in €5,000 increments, the hammer was dropped at €230,000 to tumultuous applause from the auction crowd.
Lot 2: No 60 Newcastle Road, Galway
In need of refurbishment and modernisation throughout, this blank canvas offered excellent potential for a purchaser to create the perfect property in a central location of Galway city. Bidding opened at €180,000 and after 15 bids it sold for €250,000.
Lot 3: No 6 Century Apartments, Emerson Avenue, Salthill, Galway
Excellent two bed first floor apartment only a leisurely stroll from Salthill Promenade, Blackrock, Galway Lawn Tennis Club, and Galway Golf Club. Bidding opened at €170,000 and, after an intense 21 bids with a number of parties chasing this property, the hammer dropped at €225,000.
Lot 4: No 2 St Augustine Street, Galway
Commercial unit on the ground floor with the upper floors split into four one-bed residential flats. Came to the market with an AMV of €350,000. Bidding opened at €330,000 and three bidders chased it via phone and in-house bidding, and after 16 bids it finally sold for €470,000 to a delighted phone bidder.
Lot 5: No 2 Barr Na gCurrach, Furbo, Co Galway
This is a lovely three bed property located on the Galway coast with views over Galway Bay to the Burren in County Clare. With an AMV of €285,000, bids opened at €230,000 and jumped very quickly over six bids to sell at €254,000.
Lot 6: No 206 Bluebell Woods, Oranmore, Co Galway
Elegant four bed detached house in popular residential location with meticulous décor and tastefully landscaped rear garden. After eight bids starting at €350,000, this lovely property sold at €385,000.
Lot 10: Truskey West, Barna, Co Galway
Architecturally designed detached property located within walking distance of Barna village. Mature gardens and trees offer total privacy in the property. This is a wonderful family home that is within easy reach of all amenities in the village such as beach, restaurants, school, and shops. Bidding opened at €365,000 and the property was withdrawn at €390,000. It sold after auction for €417,500.
Lot 11: No 3 Carraig Palmer, Salthill, Galway
Ideally located overlooking Galway Bay, this two bed apartment attracted a lot of viewers and interested bidders. Bidding opened at €150,000 and it sold after an exhaustive 23 bids for €200,000.
Lot 15: Knocknavaddy, Furbo, Co Galway
Wonderful four bed family home with vast living accommodation located on an elevated site with panoramic views of Galway Bay and the Clare hills. With an AMV of €395,000, bidding opened at €370,000 and after 21 bids the hammer fell to a very happy purchaser at €475,000.
Lot 16: No 32 Ocean Wave, Salthill, Galway
Within walking distance of all amenities in the Salthill area, No 32 Ocean Wave is the answer for anyone who is looking for somewhere to downsize or retire to. It is just across the road from the Promenade and a few minutes’ walk from the heart of Salthill. Bidding opened at €280,000 and it sold after 11 bids for €315,000.
Lot 18: No 15 Fort Lorenzo House, Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway
Two bed penthouse apartment located on the top floor of Fort Lorenzo House, enjoying superb views of Galway Bay and the surrounding coastline. There was no hanging around for this property to sell. Bidding opened at €230,000 and it sold at €245,000 after four bids.
Lot 20: No 8 Hynes Yard, Merchants Road, Galway
A fine two bed second floor apartment, located in the city centre. Presented in good condition, with one parking space and offering excellent rental potential. AMV was €195,000 and, after seven bids starting at €180,000, it sold for €210,000.
Lots 21 and 22: Apartments 305 and 306 The Courtyard, Mount Kenneth, Dock Road, Limerick
Two two-bed apartments in an established development, close to the city centre and the River Shannon. Each comprised open plan living room, dining room, kitchen, two beds, and bath. Guiding an AMV of €50,000 each, No 305 sold for €62,000 and No 306 sold for €64,000.
Lots 22 and 24: Nos 2 and 5 Port Arthur, Luimnigh, Derrybeg, Donegal
Beautiful detached houses in a small residential estate of only seven homes, in a scenic area in a rural location with stunning views of Port Arthur and the rugged Atlantic coast. Close to many wonderful beaches and within five minutes of the local golf club. AMV was €95,000 for No 2 (a four bed ) and €75,000 for No 5 (a three bed ). Each sold for its AMV.
Lot 25: No 155 Lios An Uisce, Renmore, Co Galway
Four bed duplex apartment, ideally situated for GMIT, Merlin Park Hospital, and Galway Clinic. AMV was €150,000 and bidding opened at €140,000 and closed at €150,000 after two very quick bids.
Lot 27: No 15 Mountain Dale, Tullaghan, Leitrim
Four bed mid-terrace house in need of repair and finishes. Close to the village of Tullaghan, approximately 4km to Bundoran and 30km to Sligo. Came to the market with an AMV of €50,000 and sold for €67,000 after 21 bids from a number of interested parties, opening at €40,000.
Lot 28: No 2 Lennon View, Tank Road, Ramelton, Donegal
Three bed townhouse with two bathrooms, requiring total refurbishment throughout. Within walking distance of Ramelton village and only 10km from Letterkenny. AMV was €20,000 and it sold after 16 bids for €35,000.
Lot 30: Parke, Kinnegad, Westmeath
Agricultural land of approximately 11.85ha (29.28 acres ). Folio MH10977F. Just off the R401 and 4km from the M4 motorway to Dublin. Less than 5km from Kinnegad town. AMV was €140,000 and it sold at that price.
Lot 31: No 29 Castlegrove, Castlebar, Mayo
Three bed end of terrace townhouse located close to Castlebar town and all amenities. AMV was €80,000 and it sold for this price.
Lot 35: Main Street, Abbeyfeale, Limerick
Two storey detached house requires some modernisation. Also a single storey building located to the right of the rear yard occupied by a veterinary practice, consisting of two rooms. AMV was €120,000. Bidding opened at €105,000 and it sold after four bids for €120,000.
Lot 38: Upper Market Street, Ennis, Co Clare
Ground floor commercial unit of approximately 2,000sq ft, located in the centre of Ennis town. Former furniture showroom currently vacant and no longer trading due to fire damage. AMV was €55,000, and it sold after seven bids from two parties for €70,000.
Lot 40: Land At Ballygar, Co Galway
Agricultural land of approximately 12 acres located on the outskirts of Ballygar town. AMV was €75,000. Bidding opened at €60,000 and it sold for the asking price.
Lot 42: Unit 5, Athenry Shopping Centre, Co Galway
Ground floor shop unit currently trading as Mocha Beans. The property was sold with tenant in place. It achieved a sale price of €110,000 after six bids.
Lot 43: No 16 Coopers Crest, Drumbern, Milford, Donegal
Three bed semidetached house situated in an established estate within walking distance of the town. The AMV was €55,000 and after 10 bids it sold at €59,000.
Lot 46: Gardenfield, Tuam, Galway
Vacant detached commercial warehouse premises. Approximately 210sq m of floor space with a ceiling height of approximately 5 metres to the centre. AMV was €70,000, it sold for €90,000 after nine bids.
Lot 46: Lands at Rossgier, Lifford, Donegal
Lands of 19.8 hectares (approximately 48 acres ) located off the N14. Previously used as a pitch and putt course in an area known as Edenmore. Bidding opened at €130,000 and after 19 bids it sold for €255,000, just over €100,000 over the asking price.
O’Donnellan & Joyce’s next auction is Thursday June 8. If you are interested in selling a property in this auction, why not register your property by Friday May 5 and talk to a member of the auction sales team at O’Donnellan & Joyce, 5 Mary Street, Galway, on 091 564 212.
