In a week when the country was almost submerged by water, the idea of becoming the owner of an island off the northwest coast may have limited appeal. But if you fancy a slice of island life, Inisliroo Island on Lough Erne is up for grabs, complete with planning permission for a 186sq m (2000sq ft) home. Currently uninhabited, it was once well known for fruit production and its orchard is still there today. BTWCairns is asking £600,000 - but has nobody told them our island buying days are well and truly behind us? We might have to leave this one to the celebs.