Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Breaking Island News

Ireland: Inishturk Beg Snapped Up By Anonymous Buyer

Inishturk Beg

Formerly the pride and joy of Secret Millionaire Nadim Sadek, County Mayo’s most famous island, Inishturk Beg, has been sold by receivers for just less than EUR 3 million.

Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Despite spending such a short time on the market, this 65 acre beauty …Read More: Ireland: Inishturk Beg Snapped Up By Anonymous Buyer

Environment

Ireland: A Green Energy Entrepreneur’s Private Island Inspiration

(Image of Inishvickillane Copyright Farhad Vladi)

For one proponent of clean energy, it was his politician father’s love of his beautiful Irish isle that inspired his ground breaking business ventures.

(Image of Inishvickillane Copyright Farhad Vladi)

The eldest son of one of Ireland’s best known political figures, engineer …Read More: Ireland: A Green Energy Entrepreneur’s Private Island Inspiration

Island Market

Europe: John Lennon’s Dorinish Island Back on the Market

(Image by Sherry Fitzgerald Cantor)

The tiny island in Ireland’s Clew Bay has had a storied history, including a brief spell as a “hippie commune” when owned by the late Beatles musician John Lennon.

(Image by Sherry Fitzgerald Crowley)

Occasionally, an island will appear on the international market where the allure is not necessarily its …Read More: Europe: John Lennon’s Dorinish Island Back on the Market

Island Market

Ireland: Now’s the time to buy a private island in Ireland

For many people, owning a private island remains a dream. This year however, it appears there are a number of very affordable islands for sale in Ireland, for even under EUR 200’000,  making now the time to buy! Ireland is surrounded by hundreds of islands, which range in size but also in scope, because …Read More: Ireland: Now’s the time to buy a private island in Ireland

Island Market

Ireland: In the Emerald Isles, Private Islands for Bargain Prices

(Image of Quay Island Courtesy of VPI)

European private islands traditionally rank among the most expensive on the global market – however, a recent article suggests that in Ireland, bargain hunters can find incredible deals on these exclusive properties.

…Read More: Ireland: In the Emerald Isles, Private Islands for Bargain Prices