Why pandemic buyers are swapping cities for Skibbereen

Quality of life, space and proximity to the coast are proving a big draw to West Cork's capital

There’s been quite a few buyers from the cities — people in their 30s who want to raise their families here and who want to be close to the town’s services. Picture Denis Minihane.

Skibbereen’s population is being boosted by an influx of buyers who are leaving cities in the pandemic and returning to West Cork to work, live and raise their families.

That’s according to local auctioneer Pat Maguire who believes this influx will prove very beneficial to the town’s economy.