News that Coolmore were selling part of their land portfolio, namely a 203ac non-residential property at Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co Waterford made people sit up and take notice as the new year rolled in. The land is on the books of Brian Gleeson Property and is a notably strong block of land in the Brickey Valley.
Presently, the farm is arranged in well-shaped divisions and has excellent access for modern machinery. The land is currently in a cover crop with spring barley next in the rotation cycle. Exceptionally well-managed under Coolmore’s ownership, this holding has been farmed and maintained to an exemplary standard and the land is presented in superb condition.
Currently under a cover crop, the land is due to be planted with spring barley next according to its rotation cycle.
Prior to it being purchased by Coolmore in 2015, the land was farmed for over a century by the Sisters of Bon Sauveur who bought the Odell estate back in 1904.
Located in an area well-regarded in both dairy and equine circles, this property which is only five minutes’ drive from Dungarvan is an early contender for one of the most notable sales of 2026.
Properties of this size and standard in the area rarely come up for sale so it will be a good test of the west Waterford land market.
Offers in excess of €4m are expected for this holding which is available in its entire but there could also be an option to sell in lots according to auctioneer, Brian Gleeson.
He said: “The farm at Carriglea offers an incredible opportunity to secure prime agricultural land in a much sought after location. It’s a top-class grade one farm and is a racing certainty to create active interest.For the discerning buyer seeking quality, scale, and enduring agricultural value, this farm offers a remarkable opportunity to secure a premier parcel of farmland with enduring potential for excellence.
“It has the location and soil quality to develop a top-class dairy business or a group one nursery for thoroughbred horses.”
The farm has frontage onto two roads.
News that Coolmore were selling part of their land portfolio, namely a 203ac non-residential property at Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co Waterford made people sit up and take notice as the new year rolled in. The land is on the books of Brian Gleeson Property and is a notably strong block of land in the Brickey Valley.
Presently, the farm is arranged in well-shaped divisions and has excellent access for modern machinery. The land is currently in a cover crop with spring barley next in the rotation cycle. Exceptionally well-managed under Coolmore’s ownership, this holding has been farmed and maintained to an exemplary standard and the land is presented in superb condition.
Currently under a cover crop, the land is due to be planted with spring barley next according to its rotation cycle.
Prior to it being purchased by Coolmore in 2015, the land was farmed for over a century by the Sisters of Bon Sauveur who bought the Odell estate back in 1904.
Located in an area well-regarded in both dairy and equine circles, this property which is only five minutes’ drive from Dungarvan is an early contender for one of the most notable sales of 2026.
Properties of this size and standard in the area rarely come up for sale so it will be a good test of the west Waterford land market.
Offers in excess of €4m are expected for this holding which is available in its entire but there could also be an option to sell in lots according to auctioneer, Brian Gleeson.
He said: “The farm at Carriglea offers an incredible opportunity to secure prime agricultural land in a much sought after location. It’s a top-class grade one farm and is a racing certainty to create active interest.For the discerning buyer seeking quality, scale, and enduring agricultural value, this farm offers a remarkable opportunity to secure a premier parcel of farmland with enduring potential for excellence.
“It has the location and soil quality to develop a top-class dairy business or a group one nursery for thoroughbred horses.”
The farm has frontage onto two roads.
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