I see Coolmore Stud is anxious to keep God and the locals on side following its purchase of a farm in Tipperary.

Bengurragh House on 110ac was knocked down to an unidentified bidder for €2.83m, or over €25,700/ac, in September.

The buyer was soon identified as Coolmore and locals raised concerns about ownership and access to the holy well called Tobar Íosa (Jesus’ Well) on the Cahir farm.

Local councillor Andy Moloney has been assured by Coolmore that while ownership remains with the farm, Coolmore will work on the preservation of the well with local groups and help where it can to enhance the area.