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<p>The holding includes a three-bedroom traditional farmhouse in need of modernisation, as well as a range of outbuildings.</p>

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331-acre West Cork farm tempting at €850,000

Large hill farm near Inchigeelagh in secluded location likely to attract broad range of interested parties

<p> Following the usual pattern, the final winning bid on the 30.5-acre farm at Kileenaglive, Pallasgreen, Co Tipperary, came from within the room, with the disappointed under-bidder having placed his final bid online.</p>

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30-acre Golden Vale farm makes almost €20k/acre

<p>The 38-acre holding at Bunanumera is located 200m south of the main road (R586), roughly midway between Ballineen/Enniskeane and Dunmanway.</p>

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38 acres of grassland near Bandon expecting €15k/acre

Dermot's planning ahead to make best use of nutrient applications

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Dermot's planning ahead to make best use of nutrient applications

The lack of a Cork border control post is driving up food prices, importers say

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The lack of a Cork border control post is driving up food prices, importers say

Paula Hynes: I greet my guests with a 'Welcome to Fawlty Towers' sign

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Paula Hynes: I greet my guests with a 'Welcome to Fawlty Towers' sign

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Hazell Mullins, Vet on the Moove

Kieran Coughlan, Farm Finance

Paula Hynes, Hoofing It

Karen Walsh, Law of the Land

14-acre land holding within Cork's metropolitan green belt guiding €20k an acre

14-acre land holding within Cork's metropolitan green belt guiding €20k an acre

Top-quality pasture land convenient to Cork City attracting good interest

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Moorepark dairy open day set for July

Moorepark dairy open day set for July

Event to feature workshops and discussions around the future of dairy farming

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

37-acre Golden Vale farm hoping to follow successful hybrid auction pattern

37-acre Golden Vale farm hoping to follow successful hybrid auction pattern

The land has a natural water supply and good access off the public road

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Derogation cuts coming for Timoleague as nitrate levels remain high

Derogation cuts coming for Timoleague as nitrate levels remain high

In 2024, the derogation stocking rate limit was dropped from 250kg to 220kg across much of Ireland, in line with results of a two-year water quality review required by the European Commission

Wed, 28 May, 2025

76-acre farm near Bandon already under offer

76-acre farm near Bandon already under offer

Property being sold as going concern with yearly income of €27,000

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Signpost: All we need is a bit of rain for the crops

Signpost: All we need is a bit of rain for the crops

Signpost tillage farmer Darren Allen says his spring crops have got off to a great start with the recent warm weather

Fri, 23 May, 2025

West Cork tillage land tipped to exceed €16,000/ac

West Cork tillage land tipped to exceed €16,000/ac

The property in question is located only a couple of kilometres from Ring village and is adjacent to Darrara National School.

Wed, 14 May, 2025

€12-€13,000/acre expected at auction for 44-acre Tipperary farm

€12-€13,000/acre expected at auction for 44-acre Tipperary farm

Land in permanent pasture laid out in fields with farmyard and outbuildings and good road frontage

Wed, 14 May, 2025

Close-up of farmer's hands holding dried soil

Growth slowing down as a moisture deficit becomes a reality

Soil deficits are currently running at close to 40mm in almost all areas and all soil types, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Tue, 13 May, 2025

Farm with 'very good land' north of Cork City seeks €18,000/acre

Farm with 'very good land' north of Cork City seeks €18,000/acre

The farm includes a good range of quality outbuildings and a water supply is available at the public road

Tue, 13 May, 2025

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€12,000/acre expected for East Cork farm

Accommodation on the third lot includes sitting room, living room, bathroom, kitchen and spare room on the ground floor, while on the first floor there are three bedrooms and a toilet

Wed, 07 May, 2025

€6,300/acre for 15ac holding on Dursey Island

€6,300/acre for 15ac holding on Dursey Island

For those who dream of getting away from it all, for dabbling in what one might term ‘offshore investment’ or for simply indulging in a bit of hobby farming in an unusual location, a 15-acre holding that’s new to the market in West Cork might be ...

Wed, 07 May, 2025

The Cork pedigree cow breeder who has expanded from the Irish market to the US and Europe

The Cork pedigree cow breeder who has expanded from the Irish market to the US and Europe

John Appelbe runs the internationally renowned Carrigroe and Appel pedigree herds on his Cork farm, purchased by the family 125 years ago

Wed, 07 May, 2025

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Good turnout expected for auction of 102-acre Golden Vale farm

The property is at Lissard, 1.5km from the Tipperary village of Galbally, and is available in three lots

Tue, 06 May, 2025

€495,000 sought for 51-acre biodiverse Kerry farmstead

€495,000 sought for 51-acre biodiverse Kerry farmstead

The property contains a quality dwelling and the lands themselves have somewhat limited usage but which bring in income from a number of schemes for which the lands qualify

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Paula Hynes: The ultimate 'sister act' at Emerald Expo

Paula Hynes: The ultimate 'sister act' at Emerald Expo

Life often gives us personal memories at shows, seeing Georgie and Becky as sisters showing sisters Kali and Kasey to win champion and reserve champion colourbreed was special, writes Aherla dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Limerick farm fetches €17,000/acre at auction

Limerick farm fetches €17,000/acre at auction

Bidding continued until the gavel fell at €510,000 to a buyer believed to be a local farmer

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

€20,000/acre guide for quality land near Cork Airport

€20,000/acre guide for quality land near Cork Airport

A tidy 24-acre parcel is located at Five Mile Bridge, near Ballinhassig

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

100-acre holding in Tipperary already under offer

100-acre holding in Tipperary already under offer

The property is close to the Limerick border, approximately 30km east of Limerick City and 11km from Newport, with Rearcross village only 1km or so to the east

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025

42-acre farm with Cottage in South Tipp sells at auction

42-acre farm with Cottage in South Tipp sells at auction

A 42-acre farm in South Tipperary was successfully sold at auction recently by Clonmel-based auctioneers P. F. Quirke & Co.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

11 acres of quality grassland near Clonakilty already under offer

11 acres of quality grassland near Clonakilty already under offer

The holding consists of 10.8 acres conveniently situated between Clonakilty and Timoleague

Fri, 18 Apr, 2025

15 acres of quality Cork pasture guiding at €20k/ac already under offer

15 acres of quality Cork pasture guiding at €20k/ac already under offer

The property is in the townland of Grange More, 9km from Clonakilty, 16km from Bandon and 3km from Timoleague

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Dairygold appoints new chief financial officer

Dairygold appoints new chief financial officer

Dairy co-operative Dairygold has announced the appointment of JP McGrath as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr McGrath joins Dairygold Cooperative this week.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

74-acre farm overlooking Bantry Bay hits market for €11,000 an acre

74-acre farm overlooking Bantry Bay hits market for €11,000 an acre

Holding in grass with good roadside access is being presented in four lots

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

41-acre farm of 'top-quality land' in East Cork guiding €20,000/acre

41-acre farm of 'top-quality land' in East Cork guiding €20,000/acre

There are 36 acres of prime lands, with an additional five acres around Ballyhonock Lake, according to Brian Gleeson Property

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

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