Outstanding it its field, in a literal sense especially, is this big, Kinsale region family bungalow at Clonleigh, spanning a decent 2,000 sq ft, but even that is dwarfed by its size: it’s on a very considerable 11 acres, set in the midst of several paddocks. With sea and harbour views.

Our pick of this week’s property offerings

Marts: There was a strong export trade for the top quality weanlings for the Italian market at a Show and Sale at Kilmallock Mart where up to €675 over was paid for the tops of the continental bulls.

Eleven headstones have been vandalised in a graveyard in Donegal.