A rural location within easy reach of city could tempt first-time buyers, writes Catherine Shanahan

In the same ownership since it was first built in 2007, and finished out back then too to higher than standard spec, is the detached No 17 Cois Na Criann, off the Ballymaloe Road in east Cork’s Cloyne.

A family whose pet was torn apart by a pair of roaming dogs have warned of the potential risk to children.