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https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-JLMURT-1256284 James L. Murtagh Auctioneers are delighted to offer for sale by public auction this c.19.31 ha/ c.48 acre residential farm at Farra, Bunbrosna, Co. Westmeath. The property will be offered for sale in the following lots;Lot 1: Farra Cottage on c.9.8 acresLot 2: c.38 acresLot 3: Entire Farra Cottage comprises a period style residence which dates back to c.1865. Nestled on c.9.8 acres, the property is ideally set back…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-RAYMON-1279687 Residential Farm on c. 44 Acres An absolutely superb residential farm extending c. 44 Acres in an excellent location a short distance outside Kells and near the M3 Motorway. The Residence provides 3 Bedrooms and while in need to modernisation is a solid structure on an elevated site with a gorgeous mature front garden and private back yard. The farmyard consists of a 2 link hay shed with lean…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GVMAL-1170537 An outstanding roadside holding extending to Circa 79 st acres of truly magnificent land situated in a superb location adjacent to Crecora and just 15 minutes’ drive from Limerick City. This arable land enjoys extensive road frontage running between Kilpeacon Cross and Crecora. There is also access on to the Fedamore road. Obvious site potential (subject to planning). Overall there are three main divisions providing great scope and ease…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GVMAL-1170226 This is truly and exceptional holding located on the main road linking Limerick City to Hospital (R513) and in close proximity to Herbertstown Village. The land is well laid out in easily managed divisions and is well watered and fenced ideal for beef, dairying or equestrian use. The land quality in the main is good and has a good range of out offices including a 3 column hay barn…

Very valuable and hugely attractive parcels of land and a compact bungalow residence well located in the west Limerick countryside within easy reach of Foynes Port, Askeaton, Shanagolden Village and just 30 minutes drive from Limerick City. Lot 1: Robertstown. Circa 6.1 st acres in two fields with frontage to 2 roads. Excellent quality land. Lot 2: Robertstown: Circa 21.5 st acres of again good quality laid out in easily…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1256839 Elevated c.105 acre farm with excellent road frontage and a derelict cottage with some excellent grazing land in need ofreclamation. Potential to construct a family residence with panoramic views subject to necessary planning permission.

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1210591 • Excellent C.46 acre Non – Residential Farm.• Good Road Frontage.• Lands are all under grass.

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1238849 Outstanding non-residential agricultural farm extending to c.30 acres of good quality pastureland in one or more lotswith excellent road frontage. Lot 1:c.23 acres of excellent quality land, cattle crush & excellent road frontage. Lot 2:c.7 acres of excellent quality land, renowned for its fattening abilities. Lot 3:The Entire, c.30 acres of excellent quality land. Directions:From Mullingar, take the R393 Ballynacargy Road, c.1 mile on Mullingar side of Ballynacargy, turn…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1238848 Outstanding residential agricultural farm extending to c.35 acres of good quality pastureland with excellent roadfrontage and no waste whatsoever. Accommodation:Detached 2 storey 4 bed family home with farmyard. Directions:From Mullingar, take the R392 Ballymahon road, continue to Skeagh Hill, turn right at the bottom of Skeagh hill, 200mhouse on right hand side.

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-MURTAGH-1238846 Outstanding residential farm with spacious traditional cottage, good range of outbuildings together with c.28 acres ofexcellent grazing land and c.29 acres of forestry located on a quiet cul-de-sac only 10 mins from Edgeworthstown withits superb road and rail access to Dublin. Lot 1: The property consists of a spacious 4 bed traditional style cottage with farmyard including 3 bay hay barn, rangeof smaller sheds, cattle pen & crush together…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-GVMAK-1250322 Non-Residential Roadside Farm extending to C. 44.5 St. acres. .(On the instructions of the Owner)FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT KILMALLOCK MART ON WED. 20 TH OCTOBER AT 3 PM (U.P.S.)Substantial Non-residential roadside farm extending to C. 45 St. Acres. The farm has two entrances to the public road including an impressive recessed cut stone entrance. The majority of the land is excellent quality Golden Vale grazing lands with…

Tuesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Buyers in Northern Ireland have been reassured there will be frozen turkeys available this Christmas, despite panic buying in other parts of the UK. However, local turkey farmers say they have already seen an increase in orders with a people placing orders early. Co. Down turkey farmer Jeremy Galbraith said usually he takes Christmas orders from October but this year people had been contacting him since August. “The good news…

People can now now vote for Farming for Nature awards with seven farms being selected as finalists following a huge increase in nominations.  This year’s finalists come from across Ireland and include beef, sheep, horticulture, dairy and tillage farmers who manage a range of valuable habitats including grasslands and heaths, wetlands, woodlands and hedgerows. Farming for Nature was set up to share and celebrate the stories of Irish farmers’ who…

Calls are being made to fast-track work permit applications from outside of the European Economic Area to help relieve the backlog of pigs in the market.  According to the Irish Farmers Association the lack of processing workers has put the pig sector under extreme pressure. Roy Gallie, IFA pigs chairman said the current shortage of labour has stretched the situation to breaking point.  Mr Gallie outlined the continuous nature of…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-SFOLK-1227616 Unique C. 22.9 acres with shed laid out in one block in grass and forestry. Accessed via a short laneway. Positioned under the eastern slopes of Tara Hill, this picturesque property is partly in grass and partly under forestry attracting annual premia.

Farming and forestry contractors say plans to remove “green” or agricultural diesel will cost more than €170 million a year extra.  The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) criticised plans to add 50 per cent per litre of diesel to the cost of their operations and increase food inflation.  According to the Association’s research shows that the Farm & Forestry Contracting sector consumes over 340 million litres…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-1222192 Valuable C. 3.2 Acre Residential Development Site.

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-1155717 This excellent property is located in south Co. Wicklow close to the Carlow border, 500m from the Crab Lane pub beside Aghowle Church, 2km off the R725 Gorey to Carlow road, 3km from Coolkenno, 5km from Shillelagh and 10km south of Tullow. Tullow is a mid-sized market town with a good range of shops, services and amenities as well as both primary and secondary schools. DESCRIPTION:The farm has good…

https://www.lslauctions.com/LotDetail-QUINN-1143474 Located in a picturesque part of south Co. Wicklow, 5km west of Aughrim, just off the Aughavannagh road. Aughrim is a large village located on the edge of the Wicklow Mountains with a good range of shops, services and amenities as well as primary school. It is 12km from Arklow and the N11, 15km south of Rathdrum and 65km south of Dublin. The farm is located along the Wicklow…

A dull start for Friday, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Some drier intervals will develop through the morning along with occasional bright spells before a pulse of heavier rain moves up from the south later over parts of the southwest and west, with a risk of localised flooding. Mild again with highest temperatures of 16 to 20C in a mostly moderate southerly breeze.

Rain easing as it comes southeast Saturday. Fine ahead of this with patchy fog. Blustery in the far north, with showers later. Rain spreads east across other northern areas Monday.

Northern Ireland is testing the potential of willow leaves to reduce methane emissions from livestock. Willow is one of a number of sustainable, natural resources, including seaweed, which is being investigated at Queen’s University Belfast to find a way of cutting agricultural emissions.  Research is being conducted by the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) who hope to see a reduction of emissions up to 50 per cent. The study…

Politicians and animal welfare organisations have blasted the Irish Government over a new trade deal that will see live pigs flown to China for breeding. Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue described the deal as “an important milestone” following years of negotiations between the two countries. Details of the deal, which is to be finalised include a protocol on the export of live pigs and set out quarantine and hygiene requirements.  Caroline…

Labour shortages in UK abattoirs have led to a Yorkshire farmer killing hundreds of piglets. Another farmer in Lincolnshire reported that she has 1,600 pigs on her farm that should have gone to slaughter already and described the crisis as the worst she has experienced in 35 years of farming.  Brexit and the Covid pandemic are being blamed for the labour shortages. The backlog has meant adult pigs are not…

Mild, humid and breezy on Thursday. Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle in western counties, heavy and persistent at times, especially on high ground with a risk of localized flooding. Brighter and drier for the midlands and east, with just patchy light rain or drizzle at times. Unseasonably mild with highest temperatures of 16 to 20C in moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Saturday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Thursday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Heavy rain across central areas on Tuesday, Drier, brighter elsewhere with a few showers, but windy in the south. Becoming mostly dry, away from the northwest, from midweek and warmer.