Cox & Walsh Estate Agents

27/07/2026

A house is where you live. A home is where life happens. ❤️

At Cox & Walsh Estate Agents, our mission is simple:

We don’t just sell houses. We find people homes.

Whether you’re buying, selling or simply looking for trusted advice, we’re here to help you take the next step.

📞 071 965 8600
📧 [email protected]
🌐 coxandwalsh.ie

Cox & Walsh Estate Agents & Valuers
Professional. Personal. Local.

23/07/2026

All our currently available rental properties have now been let. ✅

For anyone still searching for a home, we would be pleased to add your details to the Cox & Walsh Tenant Register. When a suitable property becomes available, we can contact prospective tenants whose requirements match.

Please email [email protected], including:

📍 Your preferred area
🏠 The type of property required
💶 Your approximate monthly budget

We don’t just find people houses.
We help people find homes.

📧 [email protected]
☎️ 071 965 8600
🌐 coxandwalsh.ie

PSRA Licence No. 004516

20/07/2026

🏡 To let – No. 14 The Paddocks, Carrick-on-Shannon

📍 Just a five-minute walk from Carrick-on-Shannon town centre.

Cox & Walsh Estate Agents are delighted to offer this superbly presented three-bedroom semi-detached home, located in one of Carrick-on-Shannon’s most sought-after residential developments.

This well-maintained property offers the ideal combination of peaceful surroundings and town-centre convenience, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a quality long-term home.

✨ Features include:
• Three bedrooms, including a spacious master with en-suite
• Bright kitchen/dining room
• Comfortable sitting room with open fireplace
• Ground floor WC
• Family bathroom
• Large enclosed rear garden with garden shed
• Private off-street parking
• Oil-fired central heating
• Approximately 200 litres of heating oil included for the incoming tenant

The landlord is seeking a reliable long-term tenant. Properties in The Paddocks rarely come to the rental market, so early applications are recommended.

📧 Email enquiries only: [email protected] or apply via the Daft contact form.

Please include:
✔️ Proof of ability to pay the rent
✔️ Current landlord reference
✔️ Character reference

📅 Viewing strictly by appointment.



Daft listing: https://www.daft.ie/for-rent/14-the-paddocks-carrick-on-shannon-carrick-on-shannon-co-leitrim/6623382?utm_source=copylink&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=rent_pdp_share

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07/07/2026

🧐 Squatter’s rights in Ireland: what does the law actually say?

You may have heard the phrase “squatter’s rights”, but in Ireland the legal term is “adverse possession”.

This does not mean that someone can simply move into a house or onto land and become the owner. The law is much stricter than that.

In simple terms, adverse possession can arise where a person occupies land openly, without permission, and acts as if they are the owner for a long enough period of time.

For privately owned land, the general rule is 12 years. For State land, it is generally 30 years, and for State foreshore it is 60 years. These rules come from the Statute of Limitations, 1957.

The occupation must be more than casual use. A person making a claim usually has to show that they had real possession of the land, that they intended to possess it, and that the true owner was effectively excluded.

Tailte Éireann, which deals with land registration in Ireland, makes clear that these claims are very fact-specific. Someone claiming ownership by adverse possession must prove the legal requirements before they can be registered as owner.

That is why property owners should not ignore vacant houses, unused land, unclear boundaries, informal arrangements or long-term occupation by another person.

The practical advice is simple: keep good records, check boundaries, inspect vacant property, put permissions in writing, and get legal advice early if there is any concern.

For buyers and sellers, it is also a reminder of the importance of proper title checks, accurate maps and good conveyancing.

At Cox and Walsh Estate Agents, we always advise clients to seek professional legal advice where there are concerns about boundaries, access, vacant property or possible adverse possession. 🔍

🚨 This post is for general information only and is not legal advice. 🚨

04/07/2026

👍 Coming soon to the rental market in Carrick-on-Shannon

Cox & Walsh Estate Agents are pleased to confirm that this well-presented property in Carrick-on-Shannon will be coming to the market for let shortly.

This home offers a convenient town location, a bright kitchen/living space, and a private rear garden. In addition, there are three bedrooms with one en-suite, a family bathroom and a ground floor WC.

We are now taking inquiries ahead of the full listing going live, by email only.

To register your interest, contact Cox & Walsh Estate Agents.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 coxandwalsh.ie

PSRA licence no: 004516

03/07/2026

Truer words were never spoken…

The Shannonside Region is the perfect place to enjoy life, not just work and live!

02/07/2026

🏡 Rural planning update: what it could mean for buyers, sellers and rural homeowners

The Government has published a draft Sustainable Rural and Gaeltacht Housing National Planning Statement, which could bring important changes for people hoping to build, buy, sell or plan for a home in rural Ireland.

Key points include:

✅ A clearer and more consistent national approach to rural housing applications
✅ Standardised criteria for assessing local rural housing need
✅ Greater certainty for people wishing to remain living in, or return to, their rural communities
✅ A move away from different rules being applied between neighbouring counties
✅ New guidance around siting, design, access, vacancy, dereliction, wastewater and rural infrastructure
✅ Specific measures relating to housing in Gaeltacht areas

The statement is still at draft stage and must go through environmental assessment and public consultation before final approval. Until then, the current 2005 Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines remain in place.

For landowners, site buyers and families considering a future rural build, this is a development worth watching closely.

For advice on selling, buying or valuing rural property, sites or land across the Shannonside region, contact Cox & Walsh Estate Agents.

📍 The Property Exchange, Dromod, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim

📞 071 96 58600
📧 [email protected]
🌐 coxandwalsh.ie

PSRA licence no: 004516

Full details: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-housing-local-government-and-heritage/press-releases/draft-national-planning-statement-to-transform-approach-to-rural-housing-delivering-greater-clarity-and-consistency/

30/06/2026

🏡 Strokestown and surrounding areas

Cox & Walsh Estate Agents currently have a number of qualified cash purchasers actively seeking two- and three-bedroom houses in and around Strokestown.

If you are thinking of selling, or would simply like to discuss the current value of your property, we would be happy to have a confidential, no-obligation chat.

✅ Qualified cash buyers
✅ Residential property wanted
✅ Two- and three-bedroom houses in demand
✅ Strokestown and surrounding areas

📞 Office: 071 965 8600
📞 TP: 087 769 1518
📞 Adrian: 087 839 4400

At Cox & Walsh, we’re estate agents with a difference.

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Estate Agents with a difference

16/06/2026

FINAL OFFERS INVITED ~ 13 River Meadow, Dromod, Co Leitrim

Highlights

~ Entrance porchway
~ Three-minute walk to Dromod Railway Station (Sligo-Dublin line)
~ Village enjoys benefit of local link bus route
~ Adjacent to the Dublin to Sligo N4 road
~ Ten-minute drive to Carrick-on- Shannon

Description

Cox & Walsh are delighted to bring to the market this well-presented three-bedroom end-of-terrace home in the highly sought-after development of River Meadow, Dromod, Co Leitrim.

The property enjoys an excellent location within the village, just a three-minute walk from Dromod Railway Station, offering convenient access to the Dublin–Sligo rail line. It is also within easy reach of Dromod Harbour, the River Shannon, award-winning local restaurants, a village shop and other amenities, including a primary care centre, playground, and nature trails.

The house is bright, practical and well laid out throughout, with generous living accommodation on the ground floor and three bedrooms at first-floor level.

The sitting room is a comfortable space at the front of the entrance hallway. To the rear, the kitchen/dining area is fitted with modern units, integrated appliances, and patio doors leading out to the back garden. There is also a downstairs WC, adding to the practicality of the home.

Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, together with a family bathroom.

Dromod remains one of the most attractive Shannonside villages in the region, known for its harbour, riverside setting, strong local amenities and excellent transport links. This property would suit a wide range of buyers, including first-time buyers, families, those seeking a village home, or investors looking for a strong location with rail connectivity.

Viewing is highly recommended.

BER: C3

https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/13-river-meadow-dromod-dromod-co-leitrim/6575243

PSRA License No: 004516