The sale of 103 acres at Mountain South is in its final stages, Irish Country Living understands.

The land, which was bought by the GAA in the mid-2000s for a reported €2.8m, was guided for €750,000, or €7,300/ac, when it was placed on the market in April. It is believed that it is set to be bought for around the guide of €750,000. It is believed that the Comer brothers, from Glenamaddy, Co Galway, are linked with the sale.

It has been suggested that the businessmen are going to turn the farm into a €20m centre of excellence for soccer. The holding was withdrawn from auction in April and was offered by private treaty since.

Handling the sale is Cathal Moran of Cathal Moran and Co Auctioneers, Athenry. He is joint agents with GVA Donal O’Buachalla.