In 2025, O'Donnellan & Joyce Auctions maintained its stronghold as a highly effective method of property sale, experiencing continued success. The company held eight livestream property auctions this year, achieving over €15 million in auction sales. The collaboration with David Brandt Studios persisted, providing a seamless live stream of O'Donnellan & Joyce auctions online.
The options to bid via phone or online remained popular as it allowed all bidders to do so from the comfort of their own homes or from across the world, bringing O’Donnellan & Joyce to an international audience.
Throughout the year, the range of properties on offer extended from Galway city and county to locations spanning Dublin, Sligo, Mayo, Donegal, Clare and as far as Wexford. Sales were not confined to specific regions, as reports of successful transactions emanated from all four provinces.
Colm O'Donnellan, the auctioneer and senior partner at O'Donnellan & Joyce, emphasized the enduring success of their auction method. "Our approach resonates with bidders because it offers the tremendous excitement of a live auction, all while providing the convenience of bidding from the comfort of their own homes and offices," he said. The adaptability and widespread appeal of this method continued to make waves in the real estate market in 2025.
Auctions
The company held eight live streamed auctions held throughout the year as well as a number of online only auctions on the Offr bidding platform. Both bidding platforms achieved very successful results and below are some of the properties which sold tremendously well and attracted enormous interest.
The first auction of the year kicked off on February 21, with lots listed throughout the county including Donegal, Sligo and Limerick. A large six bedroom detached residence in Ocean Wave, Oranmore was sold prior to auction for in the region of €700,000. On the same day a large four bedroom detached residence just off Pearse Road in Sligo sold for €320,000. Local Galway investors were keen to secure a property at 17 Cookes Terrace, Bohermore, a four bedroom end-of-terrace, guiding €295,000 and selling for €400,000.
With the first auction of the year being a huge success the trend continued for O’Donnellan & Joyce throughout the year with the highlight of their July auction being the sale of an old disused petrol station on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise. The property, on a site of circa 1.5 acres, was guiding €350,000 and the hammer fell at €535,000.
The second half of the year saw a number of properties being sold by both the OPW and HSE with the September auction kicking off with a number of former Garda stations, one being a property at Ballycastle, Co Mayo which comprised a former Garda station as well as an adjoining residence. Set in a scenic location, the property attracted enormous interest and sold on the day for €340,000, which was €220,000 above its listed reserve price. On the same day two more former Garda stations sold exceptionally well, one in Ballymoe, Co Galway and the other in Glenisland, Castlebar, Co Mayo, both selling well above their listed reserve prices.
O’Donnellan & Joyce achieved tremendous sales for the HSE in its September, October and December auctions with lots listed in a number of counties throughout the country. The highlight from these auctions was a property called Sliabhan House, a former care home in Ballintougher, Co Sligo, a six bedroom detached residence on two acres overlooking Lough Gill. The property attracted enormous interest with more than 10 registered bidders on the day, the property was guiding €145,000 and sold for €420,000 on the day to a delighted purchaser. A former health centre in Shannonbridge, Co Offaly was guiding €90,000 and sold for €220,000.
Appetites for auctions expected to continue into 2026
O’Donnellan & Joyce expect the appetite for these type properties to continue with a large number of cash investors still in the market and looking to invest in the smaller towns throughout the country.
2026 is set to be another excellent year of sales for O’Donnellan & Joyce. Be sure to keep an eye on all social media platforms and the O’Donnellan & Joyce website for information on the upcoming auctions.
The first solely online auction of 2026 is set for Friday, February 20. If you are thinking of selling, contact Colm O’Donnellan on 091 564 212 or email [email protected].
