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06 Sept 2025

Private residential island for sale in the Erne estuary

Inis Saimer Island in the historic town of Ballyshannon is on the market with an asking price of €450,000.
The residence on the island dates from the 1800’s. The residence is very spacious and has a generous proportioned open plan. The house encompasses a large hallway and three spacious double rooms.
The property comes complete with a large banquet room.
The large window of the function room in the western gable commands a view over the Erne Estuary, the dunes of Finner and the surf of Donegal Bay. The residence has a balcony/deck connects to the eastern gable and overlooks the Erne River, the Mall Quay, and the town of Ballyshannon.
The island has its own private floating jetty and is one minute by boat from Ballyshannon's Mall Quay.
Inis Saimer is a sheltered peaceful place and is regarded as a tranquil island retreat.
The island is located near Ballyshannon’s town centre. The island is no more than 6 minutes from the front door of the island’s historic residence.
The island’s shores provide ample opportunity for those who enjoy seatrout angling.
The house is connected to the national electricity grid, has good internet reception and has been surveyed for fibre optic broadband, mains water supply, and septic tank.
For proper guidance and direction in relation to this unique property, please do call the agent, Breandan Connolly 087 2995400. You can also check out the property on daft.ie. You can also find the island website here.

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