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Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

Demand for residential farms is rising. Here's what prospective buyers need to consider.

CONSUMER 29 July 2026

Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

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Little piggery goes to market in Cork

Little piggery goes to market in Cork

FOR SALE 27 May 2026

Prime Kildare land close to N7 set for public auction

Prime Kildare land close to N7 set for public auction

FOR SALE 1 April 2026

Demand on the rise for grazing properties in the midlands

Demand on the rise for grazing properties in the midlands

Demand on the rise for grazing properties in the midlands

FOR SALE 4 March 2026

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

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Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

A significant block of Co Kilkenny farmland along with a bungalow heads for auction at the end of the month. The house should qualify for refurbishment grants.

FOR SALE 17 December 2025

Controlling who buys land in France and New Zealand

Controlling who buys land in France and New Zealand

Aidan Brennan looks at how controls on land sales in France and New Zealand differ from that in Ireland.

PROPERTY 17 December 2025

Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

Armagh: highest land prices across Ireland

Armagh remains the most expensive county in Northern Ireland to buy land and now ranks in first place across the island of Ireland.

LAND REPORT 17 December 2025

Derry: big jump in supply of land for sale

Derry: big jump in supply of land for sale

Figures for the county were heavily influenced by the 1,075-acre Eglinton Estate which came on the market back in June 2025.

LAND REPORT 17 December 2025

Trip to Tipp could be €1m Golden opportunity

Trip to Tipp could be €1m Golden opportunity

A land auction in South Tipp will always draw attention and the arrival of a 70ac non-residential farm close to the village of Golden is sure to attract strong interest ahead of a March auction date.

FOR SALE 17 December 2025

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

A 60ac farm of prime land in Farney county saw expectations exceeded as it sold recently by private treaty.

SALES RESULTS 17 December 2025

Tuam auctioneers celebrate 50 years in business

Tuam auctioneers celebrate 50 years in business

Confidence in farming is helping to drive demand for land sales and rentals and is a far cry from 50 years ago according to one north Galway-based auctioneer.

PROPERTY 17 December 2025

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