Gallagher Family Mayo Property For Sale
A Piece of Oasis History: Gallagher Family Cottage Hits the Market
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Published August 22, 2025
Childhood Summers and Musical Roots
A recently renovated cottage in Sonnagh, Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland, once owned by the maternal grandmother of Liam and Noel Gallagher, is now for sale. The property holds a special significance for the brothers, as they spent many childhood summers there, connecting with their Irish heritage and the musical traditions of the region.
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The cottage, nestled in the countryside of Sonnagh, Charlestown, Co Mayo. Daft.ie
Margret Sweeney, the Gallagher brothers’ grandmother, passed away in September 2000, just shy of her 80th birthday. the cottage, set on six acres of land, features a natural spring and the remnants of a former corn mill, with the Sonnagh River running through the property.It represents a tangible link to the family’s past and the landscape that shaped their upbringing.
A Nod to Mayo During a Triumphant Return
Liam Gallagher publicly acknowledged his connection to Charlestown during Oasis’s recent sold-out concerts at Croke Park in Dublin. Addressing an 80,000-strong crowd, he playfully inquired, “Anyone here from Mayo, charlestown?” When met with a resounding cheer, he quipped, “There’s only about five people there, you can’t all be f*g from there.”
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Liam Gallagher engaging with the crowd at Croke Park last weekend.Chani Anderson
He then dedicated the song Roll With It
to the town, and later dedicated Stand By Me
to his mother, Peggy, further demonstrating the importance of his family and heritage. Despite hopes from locals for a visit to Charlestown following the concerts, there have been no confirmed sightings of the brothers in the area.
Property Details and market Value
The two-bedroom cottage has been recently renovated and offers approximately 900 square feet of living space. The interior includes an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area, along with two double bedrooms and two shower rooms. Conveniently located just 10km from Knock Airport, the property is listed for sale at €350,000.
The sale is being managed by DNG country Homes & Estates in Ranelagh, Dublin (an affiliate of Hamptons International), and DNG Cyril Burke in Castlebar. The property listing highlights the idyllic setting and the possibility to own a piece of musical history, noting that the Gallagher family “spent many childhood summers in this house, enjoying the freedom of the countryside setting and soaking up the musical traditions of the Charlestown locality.”