A busy town with a population of 18,000, Mullingar has a very good selection of shops, schools, caf�s, restaurants and leisure facilities, along with a library and Arts centre. And with several new housing schemes recently built in the Lakepoint area, new facilities here include a multi-screen cinema complex, Dunnes Stores, Tesco and Penny's.

Apartments have a floor area of 67sq m (721sq ft), and comprise an open-plan living/dining area, kitchen, two double bedrooms, main ensuite and one bathroom.

Standard features include vanilla gloss kitchens with appliances, and gas central heating. All apartments have good-sized balconies opening out from living areas.

Price: two-bed apartments from Euro240,000.

Agent: ERA King Auctioneers 044-934 2707