Irish American clan cut ties with homeland islands as Kerry archipelago changes hands

Pandemic era seeing Irish island sales aplenty, with overseas and sellers busily transacting

Greenane Islands Templenoe Kerry sold for €500,000  off-market during Covid-19 times by estate agent Tom Spillane. The buyer is said to have a home locally.

WHAT is it about Irish islands, and pandemic times property purchases?

A picturesque Kerry archipelago in Kenmare harbour has just been sold for €500,000: it’s the latest in a slew of Irish island sales during 2020.