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Whirlwind sale kicks off Westmeath winter auctions

Mullingar-based James L Murtagh Auctioneers had a busy month, with five farms going for auction in the weeks leading up to Christmas, reports Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 27 December 2025

Whirlwind sale kicks off Westmeath winter auctions

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‘Parcels of land under 40ac or 50ac in demand’ in Co Cavan

‘Parcels of land under 40ac or 50ac in demand’ in Co Cavan

FOR SALE 10 December 2025

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

FOR SALE 3 December 2025

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

FOR SALE 3 December 2025

Christmas is coming for 264ac Meath farm

Christmas is coming for 264ac Meath farm

Christmas is coming for 264ac Meath farm

FOR SALE 3 December 2025

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In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

Smaller land holdings remain in firm demand throughout the country and Tommy Moyles reports on a number that head for auction and are new to the market in the northeast and south of the country.

PROPERTY 9 October 2025

Midland lots suitable for farm enterprises

Midland lots suitable for farm enterprises

A 49ac non-residential farm on the border between Westmeath and Offaly heads for public auction at the end of November.

FOR SALE 9 October 2025

1981 Massey 1250 secures €69,372 at auction

1981 Massey 1250 secures €69,372 at auction

Cheffins recently held its annual October vintage machinery auction, where a 1981 Massey Ferguson 1250 articulated tractor sold for €69,372 (£61,000).

NEWS 9 October 2025

GDT index down at six consecutive auctions

GDT index down at six consecutive auctions

The last time the index as a whole rose was on 5 August 2025.

NEWS 9 October 2025

Opening offers climb rapidly among bidders reaching €1.66m

Opening offers climb rapidly among bidders reaching €1.66m

This Kerry property exceeded its guide price at auction. Three parcels of land in Co Tipperary have also sold well at auction.

PROPERTY 9 October 2025

Large Louth farm made over €4.3m at auction

Large Louth farm made over €4.3m at auction

Farms in Louth and Kilkenny attract plenty of interest at auction.

PROPERTY 9 October 2025

Dairy farmer snaps up 164ac for €3.2m

Dairy farmer snaps up 164ac for €3.2m

Bids for Kilkenny farm came in €100,000 increments before local farmer won out, while two neighbouring farmers joined together to buy a parcel in Co Wexford.

NEWS 9 October 2025

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