Murtagh says there has been a slow start to the year due to the prolonged winter. However, he says that there has been an upsurge lately and that there is now a lot of land coming on to the market currently. He says finance is improving and that a lot of the farms coming on to the market are middle of the road in terms of size.

Murtagh Brothers are auctioneers, estate agents and valuers covering Westmeath, Longford, Meath and Offaly. The company was established in 1968 by Paul Murtagh. The business specialises in agricultural property and farms.

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