Fermoy-based Dick Barry & Son have a little and large combination of non-residential farms for sale by private treaty in the east Cork region. Placed on the market just before Christmas, they are expected to be a good barometer of the land market in the Fermoy area.

The larger of the two is a 73ac roadside farm at Curraghteemore, Rathcormac. All in one convenient block, it is laid out in eight separate fields of different sizes. Good quality land, it is presently in grass and is well-fenced with water and an electricity connection. It also benefits from a cattle crush and a gathering pen on site.

Location is another string in this farm’s bow. It’s 3km from Rathcormac on the old main road to Cork city, 7km from Corrin Mart and 11km from Fermoy. This land, a short distance from the M8 motorway, is guided at €15,000/ac.

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The 26ac at Ballyhamshire, Castlelyons, Co Cork is all in one block.

The second block of land is 10 minutes’ drive away from the larger holding and consists of 26ac at Ballyhamshire, Castlelyons, Co Cork. This roadside land is of exceptional quality and is sound and level. All in grass, the land is in one division, it is well- fenced and divided into a number of paddocks. with mature trees and hedgerows forming its boundary.

The area is noted for its agricultural and equestrian prowess and nearby has achieved premium prices in recent years. It is guided at in excess of €25,000/ac.