Tommy Moyles

tmoyles@farmersjournal.ie

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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Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

FARMER WRITES 24 December 2025

Man remains in custody over alleged cattle thefts

Man remains in custody over alleged cattle thefts

NEWS 24 December 2025

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

SALES RESULTS 23 December 2025

Compact Gortloney farm with a guide of €350,000

Compact Gortloney farm with a guide of €350,000

Compact Gortloney farm with a guide of €350,000

FOR SALE 23 December 2025

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Colourful history for 400-year-old Co Cork period home

Colourful history for 400-year-old Co Cork period home

A period house that once featured in 'The Blue Book' is presently on the market in north Co Cork. With six bedrooms and a number of stables, the grand house is presented in excellent condition.

FOR SALE 17 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Camera at the Mart: Kenmare Mart rounds out successful year of sales

Stock was available in small numbers in Kenmare Mart this week, as manager Dan McCarthy reflects on a year that had prices like no other.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Shy of €26,000/ac for Bettystown farmland

Shy of €26,000/ac for Bettystown farmland

Strong pre-sale interest translated into active in-auction bidding for a small holding on the outskirts of Bettystown, Co Meath, recently, reports Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 17 December 2025

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

Camera at the Mart: full clearance of cows and calves in Bandon

A year of strong demand saw no sign of waning at Bandon Mart, as there was a full clearance of cattle at the Co Cork mart's final sale of 2025, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 17 December 2025

Combined area of land on the market in Tipperary

Combined area of land on the market in Tipperary

A number of non-residential holdings south of Clonmel and the River Suir are presently on the market for sale by private treaty.

FOR SALE 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

Equestrian facilities are a standout feature in Co Donegal holding

Equestrian facilities are a standout feature in Co Donegal holding

A compact Co Donegal equestrian property packs a mighty punch as two-storey building with stables and sand arena included in sale.

FOR SALE 17 December 2025

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