The latest figures show that the rate of house-price inflation has accelerated. The median price of a home in the year to January was €389,986News in 90 seconds - March 19The median price of a dwelling purchased in the year to January was €389,986. Property prices in Dublin rose by 6.1pc, and prices outside Dublin were up by 7.7pc compared with January 2025. “The extent of house-price inflation in many rural areas continues to frustrate and cause despair for many locals as they are being increasingly priced out of their home towns and villages. The F45 Eircode, which takes in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, had the least expensive price of €153,000.

Source: Irish Independent March 19, 2026 11:33 UTC