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FAMOUS CRIME AUTHOR Agatha Christie wrote in the 1940s that the west of Ireland was a place where “common sense and an orderly way of life were unknown”.

While many will dispute that was ever the case – and things have changed a great deal over the past 60 years – the west of the country has always held a particular appeal for its untamed spirit and wild landscapes.

As a location to buy property, counties on the west coast can throw up a lot of value.

Here is our pick of the five best properties on view this weekend.

Property 1 - 136 Carrig Midhe, Corbally, Co Limerick

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• Asking price: €70,000
• Viewing time: Friday, 15-15.30pm
• Why you should see it… This home comes onto the market in turn-key condition with three bedrooms, two of which are en-suite. It currently rents for €650 a month.

Property 2 - 4 The Grainstore, Lower Abbey Street, Galway city centre, Co Galway

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• Asking price: €130,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 12-13.00pm
• Why you should see it… This apartment, set in an old grainstore, will appeal to those looking for something a bit different. Located in Galway city centre, the property should rent easily due to high demand in the area.

Property 3 - 88 Frenchpark, Oranmore, Co  Galway

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• Asking price: €75,000
• Viewing time: Friday, 13.30-2.30pm
• Why you should see it… Based in the managed development of Frenchpark, this home has easy access to Galway City, Limerick and Shannon – as well as being a five minute walk from the village of Oranmore.

Property 4 - Apartment 5, Racefield Centre, Fr Russell Road, Raheen, Co Limerick

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• Asking price: €65,000
• Viewing time: Friday, 17.45-18.15pm
• Why you should see it… This two-bedroom home is described as being “a good starter for a young single person or couple”. The house has a large open plan downstairs living and kitchen area.

Property 5 - 14 Mullan Mor, Tuam Road, Co Galway

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• Asking price: €130,000
• Viewing time: Saturday, 15- 15.30pm
• Why you should see it… Situated outside of Galway city, this home comes in rentable condition and is in close proximity to a number of retail parks. The property is described as an “ideal investment property”.