James L Murtagh is set to bring to auction an impressive 127-acres ex-dairy farm in Lissaquill, Tang, Co. Westmeath. Nestled between Athlone and Ballymahon off the N55, this expansive, undulating grass farm straddles both sides of a country road, a mere 3km south of Tang village, 7km south of Ballymahon, and 18km northeast of Athlone.
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The property will be sold without the residence, but the package boasts a sizable yard, capable of accommodating 130 cattle. The farm encompasses approximately 103 acres of grazing land, alongside 23.74 acres of mixed forestry, still laden with remaining premiums.
The layout presents an assortment of large fields, each side of the road, encompassing a blend of elevated meadows and lower, well-drained ground. These fields are partitioned by traditional hedgerows, interspersed with mature tree stands offering ample shelter.
The land, with its plentiful road frontage, is served by an internal roadway with water facilities in all fields. Around the farmyard lie the majority of the acreage: 79 acres of grazing land and 16 acres of forestry. On the opposite side of the road lies a 25.26-acre grassland parcel and a small 6.74-acre forestry plantation.
The yard showcases a broad range of sheds, including an A-roof four-column, steel-framed shed with a central passage and slatted accommodation on either side, as well as an older four-column enclosed hay barn complete with cubicles and lean-tos. Two free-standing lean-to type sheds exist; one suitable for machinery or fodder storage, the other an older shed divided into four compartments with steel doors. Additional features include a feed-bin, a walled silage slab, and cattle handling facilities.
Historically, this holding served as a dairy operation, which could potentially be revived with some infrastructural additions. As it stands, it’s an ideal set-up for a significant beef or sheep enterprise.
The auction takes place on Friday, 21st July at 3.30pm, with registration and online bidding facilitated through the LSL Auctions App. This significant auction offers a unique opportunity for those looking to extend their agricultural pursuits in the heart of Ireland’s pastoral countryside.
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