You should get a 2/3 bed in Swords for €350,000. Given the go-ahead for the second terminal yesterday it should be very let-able or saleable in 3/4 years with all the extra jobs being created (plus the Metro link once it arrives).
Sarah
www.rea.ie
Would strongly agree (have to admit being biased as I'm originally from the area) but would recommend buying east of the main St as the Metro would be a significant distance away from the western side of the town (Rivervalley/Brackenstown). There are some gorgeous houses popping up around that side of the town (particularly around Seatown) anyway - most of which will be within a 10 min walk of the Metro.
Otherwise would recommend Tallaght (very good local infrastructure).