Carrowmore, Bullaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway
This attractive family home is in the final stages of completion and comes to the market with a number of high quality finishes, both internally and externally. The property already includes timber floors in all upstairs rooms in the living room and in addition, the house is painted externally.

Knockadolla, Kiltullagh, Athenry. Co. Galway
This four bed house is set on a large, mature site, within a short distance of the proposed new N6 motorway juction in Kiltullagh, which will allow easy access onto the N6 route and cut commuting time to Galway and Athlone.

Rooney Auctioneers have brought to the market a number of excellent sites and land, located in extremely popular residential locations in the city and county. The first comprises three sites at Moyvilla in Oranmore. These are half-acre sites with full planning permission for large detached houses of between 2,200 and 2,400 square foot. There are no enurement clauses attached to any of the sites.

Ballinlass, Mountbellew, Co. Galway
This is a superbly designed modern residence in which country living meets contemporary elegance and understated glamour brushes shoulders with high-tech facilities. Ideally located within two miles of the thriving town of Mountbellew with its numerous amenities, Ballinlass is also a half hour from Athlone, Roscommon, Castlerea, Ballinasloe, Tuam and Athenry, as well as 40 minutes from Galway City.

Ballydotia, Belclare, Tuam
'A dream home' aptly describes this beautiful, ready to walk into house. This fine dormer bungalow in located in the ever popular area of Belclare and is bound to attract many buyers. Within easy commuting distance of Tuam and Galway, this 2,357 square foot house is spacious, well planned and beautifully finished.

Cooloo, Moylough, Co Galway
This newly built 2,151 square foot house is finished to a very high standard. This area is becoming particularly popular with young families moving to the area and talking advantage of countryside living with nearby villages and all amenities.

An important antique auction is taking place this Saturday, 17 October in the sports hall at the rear of the Temperance Hall in Loughrea. Over 200 lots will be offered for sale, including items from deceased estate in Portumna. Lots offered for sale include antique furnishings, silverware, chinaware, a grandfather clock, crystal, books, a Wilton tea service, writing bureau, occasion mahogany table, sideboards and hall stands and overmantle.

Cnoc na Sonas, Ballycurrin Demesne, Headford, Co. Galway
This delightful modern stone residence is peacefully situated in the Ballycurrin Demesne. It includes extensive and well-designed reception areas, four bedrooms, stone terraces surrounding the house and 1.6 acres of gardens and paddocks.

Tigh Fitz, Killeany, Inis Mor
This well established 11 bedroom, three-star guesthouse with bar and private living accommodation is situated in an unspoilt area of the Aran Islands, close to beaches and many historical sites. Run for many years by the Fitzgerald family, the property is maintained to the highest standards and the comfy guest rooms include tea/coffee making facilities.

There has been a dramatic increase in activity in the lower end of the property market, according to a city auctioneer. Ronan Rooney of Rooney Auctioneers and Surveyors says the company has recently experienced a marked rise in the number of enquiries and subsequent viewings in the lower end of the residential market.