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Michael Dunleavy, of Dunleavy Meats in Ballina, bought a 45ac farm for €150,000 or €3,300/ac last week.
The farm, which came up for sale in Coonealmore, Killala, Co Mayo, was situated in close proximity to the meat factory. Initially offered by private treaty, it was decided to put the holding to auction in recent months.
Only one bid was received at auction by auctioneer Billy Heffron. That bid of €150,000 turned out to buy the property.
The final price of €3,300/ac represented extremely good value for the land, which was of mixed quality.
Laid out in three large fields, the farm has been rented for a number of years and needs some work. It was an executor’s sale.
The sale in short
Location: Coonealmore, Killala, Co Mayo.
Acres: 45.
Price: €150,000 or €3,300/ac.
Buyer: Michael Dunleavy, Dunleavy Meats.
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