Desmond Courtney lived alone in an old schoolmaster’s house for 20 years – until a romantic reconnection changed everythingAsking price: €689,950Agent: Sherry FitzGerald McDermott (045) 531 423​When Desmond Courtney bought The Schoolmaster’s House in Ireland’s horse heartland in 2002, he turned it into a “bachelor pad”. A bathroom at The Schoolmasters' House, Brannockstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare“During the pandemic in 2020, I randomly contacted Desmond on social media. The living room of The Schoolmasters' House, Brannockstown, Kilcullen, Co Kildare“I did a full revamp of the house, including colour schemes, floors, doors, and finishes, and oversaw the restoration of original features. The kitchen of The Schoolmasters' House, Brannockstown, Kilcullen, Co KildareThe kitchen was painted deep racing green, to go with the terracotta tiled floor. The dining area of The Schoolmasters' House, Brannockstown, Kilcullen, Co KildareOutside, the house and garden have “rich land”.

Source: Irish Independent January 30, 2026 11:33 UTC