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03rd Mar 2018

You can now buy your own private island in Ireland… and it’s breathtaking

It would cost you MORE to buy a house

Olivia Hayes

Well, isn’t this luxurious.

If you feel like the country is just getting a little too much for you… why don’t you more yourself over to a private island?

Yep, Mannion Island, just off the coast of Cork is up for sale for only €150,000.

The land has not yet been built on and a new pier has been installed – so basically, the options are endless.

The four acre private island is up for sale on Vladi Private Islands and if you have a gander, you’ll be able to spot a LOAD of Irish islands on its website too (where have they been all our lives?).

A spokesperson the the island realtor told the Irish Mirror: “The island is home to a natural spring, and fertile land (covering approximately 60% of the island’s surface area).

“Towards the east of the island, Mannion furthermore boasts a sheltered cove allowing for all-year-access.

“The island is being sold ‘as is’ and does not feature a house, building, structure, or ruins. Electricity could be provided via solar panels or a wind-turbine.”

Fair enough. Still sounds fab. Plus, it’s cheaper than buying an apartment in Dublin these days anyway…

If you want to check out more about the island, visit here.