A number of farms are on the market around the midlands. The farms of various sizes and quality are being sold by private treaty and it is believed that interest is strong as we enter the Christmas period.
The land market in the midlands has been a mixed bag in 2018. Both private treaty and auction sales have been reported as slow by some auctioneers, with a general air of inconsistency across the market, untypical of the Irish land market in general.
With this, a number of properties across Longford and Westmeath are up for grabs. Offering each holding is Dillon Murtagh of Murtagh Bros, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
Grazing land at Moyvore.
225 acres grazing farm in Westmeath
Location: Moyvore and Rathcastle, Co Westmeath
Acres: 225
Guide: €2.03m or €9,000/ac
A good-quality grazing farm encompassing 225 acres is on the market in Westmeath. Offered in four lots, the property is separated in two main blocks. The first is located in Moyvore and is 138 acres in total. The second block is 87 acres at Rathcastle.
The first block in Moyvore is good quality. All reseeded in the last decade, it is well maintained with a good fencing network and water supply. Described as classic Westmeath soil, it was used for grazing in the past. This block is divided into three lots of 19 acres, 14 acres and 104 acres.
The second block is located circa two kilometres away at Rathcastle. This particular lot was bought at a different time to the holding at Moyvore but is in similarly good spec.
The property is owned by a farmer from the west of Ireland who bought the farm circa 20 years ago. It is believed he is scaling back his operations. It is being offered by private treaty but the word is that interest has been good from locals and those further afield.
The land at Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath, has very good potential but may need investment.
Great potential for Coolnagun farm
Location: Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath
Acres: 26
Guide: €175,000 or €6,700/ac
Potential is the word here in Coolnagun near Lismacaffrey in Westmeath. Rented for the last number of years, the farm is in need of investment and work. However, the raw materials are here for a farmer to work with. The bottom of the holding contains a number of trees that could be cleared.
Fencing needs to be upgraded, while drainage work needs to be undertaken at the bottom portion of the lands, towards the main road. Containing road frontage, a total of 26 acres, a cattle crush and a number of sheds, this farm has a reasonable guide.
Cranalagh More, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, is guided for €7,100/ac.
Small holding in one block
Location: Cranalagh More, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
Acres: 24
Guide: €170,000 or €7,100/ac
A concise Longford farm all in one block is for sale near Edgeworthstown. For locals around Cranalagh More, it may be the ideal holding. Reasonably guided, road frontage and decent quality, this farm would be perfectly suited to a farmer looking to expand without breaking the bank.
The farm comes with a cattle crush, mains water and electricity. Good fencing and a shelter belt ensures it would facilitate livestock. The farm is laid out in three separate fields.
An aerial photo of Gaddrynstown, near Slanemore, Co Westmeath.
Perfect livestock proof holding
Location: Gaddrynstown, Slanemore, Co Westmeath
Acres: 18
Guide: €150,000 or €8,300/ac
Located circa 12km west of Mullingar, this holding is a perfect fit for a livestock farmer, with the perimeter all sheep and cattle fenced. Guided at just over €8,300/ac the farm is fertile and free draining. This 18 acres also comes with handling facilities for sheep. Interest has been good so far. It is also been offered by private treaty.
Almost €9,500/ac near Ballymore
Location: Mullenmeehan, Ballymore, Co Westmeath
Acres: 16
Guide: €150,000
A super manageable farm offers high expectations near Ballymore in Westmeath. Laid out in two fields, the farm is described by Murtagh as a “cracking piece of ground”. This renowned fattening holding is divided by a central privately owned roadway. It is surrounded by a mature shelter belt, ideal for livestock. The farm contains all the bells and whistles. It is well fenced and contains a water supply. Also offered by private treaty, there is little waste here.
A number of farms are on the market around the midlands. The farms of various sizes and quality are being sold by private treaty and it is believed that interest is strong as we enter the Christmas period.
The land market in the midlands has been a mixed bag in 2018. Both private treaty and auction sales have been reported as slow by some auctioneers, with a general air of inconsistency across the market, untypical of the Irish land market in general.
With this, a number of properties across Longford and Westmeath are up for grabs. Offering each holding is Dillon Murtagh of Murtagh Bros, Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
Grazing land at Moyvore.
225 acres grazing farm in Westmeath
Location: Moyvore and Rathcastle, Co Westmeath
Acres: 225
Guide: €2.03m or €9,000/ac
A good-quality grazing farm encompassing 225 acres is on the market in Westmeath. Offered in four lots, the property is separated in two main blocks. The first is located in Moyvore and is 138 acres in total. The second block is 87 acres at Rathcastle.
The first block in Moyvore is good quality. All reseeded in the last decade, it is well maintained with a good fencing network and water supply. Described as classic Westmeath soil, it was used for grazing in the past. This block is divided into three lots of 19 acres, 14 acres and 104 acres.
The second block is located circa two kilometres away at Rathcastle. This particular lot was bought at a different time to the holding at Moyvore but is in similarly good spec.
The property is owned by a farmer from the west of Ireland who bought the farm circa 20 years ago. It is believed he is scaling back his operations. It is being offered by private treaty but the word is that interest has been good from locals and those further afield.
The land at Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath, has very good potential but may need investment.
Great potential for Coolnagun farm
Location: Coolnagun, Lismacaffrey, Co Westmeath
Acres: 26
Guide: €175,000 or €6,700/ac
Potential is the word here in Coolnagun near Lismacaffrey in Westmeath. Rented for the last number of years, the farm is in need of investment and work. However, the raw materials are here for a farmer to work with. The bottom of the holding contains a number of trees that could be cleared.
Fencing needs to be upgraded, while drainage work needs to be undertaken at the bottom portion of the lands, towards the main road. Containing road frontage, a total of 26 acres, a cattle crush and a number of sheds, this farm has a reasonable guide.
Cranalagh More, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford, is guided for €7,100/ac.
Small holding in one block
Location: Cranalagh More, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
Acres: 24
Guide: €170,000 or €7,100/ac
A concise Longford farm all in one block is for sale near Edgeworthstown. For locals around Cranalagh More, it may be the ideal holding. Reasonably guided, road frontage and decent quality, this farm would be perfectly suited to a farmer looking to expand without breaking the bank.
The farm comes with a cattle crush, mains water and electricity. Good fencing and a shelter belt ensures it would facilitate livestock. The farm is laid out in three separate fields.
An aerial photo of Gaddrynstown, near Slanemore, Co Westmeath.
Perfect livestock proof holding
Location: Gaddrynstown, Slanemore, Co Westmeath
Acres: 18
Guide: €150,000 or €8,300/ac
Located circa 12km west of Mullingar, this holding is a perfect fit for a livestock farmer, with the perimeter all sheep and cattle fenced. Guided at just over €8,300/ac the farm is fertile and free draining. This 18 acres also comes with handling facilities for sheep. Interest has been good so far. It is also been offered by private treaty.
Almost €9,500/ac near Ballymore
Location: Mullenmeehan, Ballymore, Co Westmeath
Acres: 16
Guide: €150,000
A super manageable farm offers high expectations near Ballymore in Westmeath. Laid out in two fields, the farm is described by Murtagh as a “cracking piece of ground”. This renowned fattening holding is divided by a central privately owned roadway. It is surrounded by a mature shelter belt, ideal for livestock. The farm contains all the bells and whistles. It is well fenced and contains a water supply. Also offered by private treaty, there is little waste here.
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