What will €250,000 buy in Dublin 7 and Co Clare?

Town&Country: A two-bed in Smithfield requiring renovation or a mixed-use property in Kilshanny

Town: 23 Lurgan Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7

TOWN

Address 23 Lurgan Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7 
Agent REA FitzGerald Chambers 
Two-bedroom end of terrace property extending to 46sq m (495sq ft) located in the much-sought location of Smithfield, and within walking distance to Bolton Street and King's Inns. The property has a storage yard to the rear. 
Plus Central location 
Minus Requires renovation

COUNTRY

Country: Kilshanny House, Caherlooskaun, Kilshanny, Co Clare

Address Kilshanny House, Caherlooskaun, Kilshanny, Co Clare 
Agent Savills 
Charming property dating from the 1860s which is currently run as a restaurant and has accommodation in a one-bedroom apartment. The property can be reconfigured to be a family home, or have a restaurant on the ground floor only, allowing a much larger space upstairs for accommodation. 
Plus Located on the Wild Atlantic Way 
Minus Roadside location if the property was to become a private home