Homes

Traditional terraced house in Dingle, Co. Kerry

Traditional terraced house in John Street, Dingle. The use of strong colours is particularly evident in Kerry and especially effective in seaside towns.

Kerry County Council

Traditional terraced house in Dingle, Co. Kerry
Kerry County Council

Traditional terraced house in Dingle, Co. Kerry

Traditional terraced house in John Street, Dingle. The use of strong colours is particularly evident in Kerry and especially effective in seaside towns.

Kerry County Council

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The idea of a homely household has always been very important to Irish people.In other countries people are often happy to live in apartments or to rent their accommodation.

However, Irish people much prefer to own their own homes.

Some people buy their homes privately with the help of a loan from the bank. Others get their houses through their County Council.