The DNG Property Conference and Awards 2024 were held in the Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort in Co Wicklow last Friday with more than 280 delegates from 82 DNG offices located across Ireland in attendance, with Pieta House as this year’s charity partner.

The DNG franchise business is celebrating its 20 year anniversary which complemented the events theme of ‘Building on Success.’
A range of topics were discussed including an outlook on the Irish property market.

Attendees were treated to a special guest appearance from County Cork’s Anna Geary, an All-Ireland Winning Captain, Radio and TV broadcaster, synonymous with ‘Ireland's Fittest Family’ and now author of her recently released first book ‘Anna’s Game Plan’.

The big announcement of the day was the launch of the new DNG Country Homes and Estates Division, which will provide guidance and advice to buyers and sellers of 'fine country homes', farms, and estates nationwide.
According to DNG, Ireland's country homes market was worth around €220 million in 2023 and is growing. It said there has been a 42% rise in the number of home sales in excess of €1 million outside of Dublin since 2021.
"We are hugely excited to create our new Country Homes and Estates division, especially at a time when demand for premium country homes is soaring," said Gemma Lanigan, Head of DNG Country Homes and Estates.
"Across our 81 branches nationwide, we have a wealth of experience in managing the needs of buyers and sellers of boutique country homes.
"Our new division will take that local understanding and combine it with DNG's national and international marketing, communications and analytics supports to create a unique offering," she added.
Ted Healy of DNG Ted Healy Killarney was recognised for the second year running, having been named branch office of the year in 2023, for their achievements in property marketing over the past 12 months.