Hamilton Osborne King has released a further 50 new houses at Swords Downs, in Swords, Co Dublin, after selling 140 homes valued at £21 million in the last two weeks. Ronan O'Driscoll of the selling agent says the houses are "perfect" for first-time buyers. Prices range from £145,350 for two-bedroom townhouses and from £161,950 for three-bedroom homes. There are also two-bedroom apartments for under £140,000.