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Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Wexford tillage farm fetches almost €27,000/acre at auction
Kilkenny-based Donohue Town & Country auctioneers enjoyed another successful auction sale at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy on Friday, May 23, where an 86-acre farm in Wexford was up for sale. The holding at Shroughmore (10km northwest of Enniscorthy) included prime agricultural land, outbuildings, and an impressive residence. Most of the top-class lands are in tillage, with little or no wastage, and physically divided into two adjacent sections: One of about 63 acres, the other of about 23 acres. The overall guide price for the property pre-auction was put at €20,000 per acre and offered in the following lots: Lot 1 - The house, outbuildings, and approximately five acres, ideal for establishing an agri-business or equine facilities; Lot 2 - Approximately 81 acres of prime tillage land; Lot 3 - The entire property. The holding at Shroughmore (10km northwest of Enniscorthy) included prime agricultural land, outbuildings, and an impressive residence. Boasting a very scenic setting with views of the Blackstairs Mountains and Mount Leinster, the main house is an impressive four-bedroom property in excellent condition, accessed via a private treelined driveway and built in 1930. The interior boasts a number of attractive features such as antique slate fireplaces, Victorian-style floor tiling, high ceilings, ornate coving and a solid oak staircase The house has also benefitted from a number of extensions and renovations in the intervening years, and extends to almost 230m sq. The range of agricultural buildings, meanwhile, includes a two-span shed with lean-to sheds, two three-span sheds, and several other stone sheds. After competitive bidding, the final bid landed on Lot 3 (the entire) selling under the gravel for an impressive €2.3m (€26,700/acre). The highly anticipated public auction drew strong local interest. Although it was offered in one or two lots, it was ultimately the entire holding that gained the most attention. After competitive bidding, the final bid landed on Lot 3 (the entire) selling under the gravel for an impressive €2.3m (€26,700/acre). 'We're delighted with the result,' said Ed Donohoe, lead auctioneer on the sale. 'This property offered the perfect mix of prime agricultural land and a good quality residence in a truly scenic location. The strong turnout and competitive bidding reflect the continued strength of the rural property market, particularly for quality holdings like this.'
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
35-acre farm for auction near Gorey guiding €15-€20k/acre
In a busy schedule of online auctions, Gorey-based auctioneers Quinn Property will be putting their next farm up for public auction next Wednesday, May 28. The property for sale is a 35-acre holding at Knockgreany, near Gorey. 'The lands are adjacent to Coolgreany, a picturesque village in North Wexford,' says selling agent David Quinn. The property is 3km from the N11 and convenient to towns such as Gorey and Arklow. With extensive road frontage and a natural watercourse, these are excellent lands that have been reseeded to grass after a long period in tillage. The farm is guiding €15,000 to €20,000/acre and is offered in the following lots: Lot 1 — 4.35 acres of land with possible planning potential; Lot 2 — 30.35 acres of land; Lot 3 — the entire holding. Meanwhile, the same auctioneer has been successfully other farms in May. On May 2, shortly before a 51.7-acre farm at Williamstown, Rathvilly, Co Carlow, was due to go under the hammer online, a deal was struck between purchaser and vendor. Although Mr Quinn is duty-bound not to reveal the price achieved, he did say that it was 'in excess of the priced guide of €10,000-€12,000/acre". On May 14, a 50-acre farm was sold at a combined online/live auction at the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy. Acre House contained a farmyard and two-storey home. Although it was offered in lots, there was stronger demand for the entire holding — which sold for €1,200,000 (€22,500/acre). Read More West Cork tillage land tipped to exceed €16,000/ac
Sunday World
05-05-2025
- Sunday World
Arrest in Wexford after teen allegedly stabbed at children's playground
The incident, involving a number of teenagers, happened in a children's playground adjacent to the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy A young male was arrested following an alleged stabbing incident which took place in Co Wexford over the Bank Holiday weekend. The incident, involving a number of teenagers, happened in a children's playground adjacent to the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on Saturday, May 3. Thousands of people were in the town over the weekend for the 10th annual Rockin' Food and Fruit Festival when the alleged stabbing incident took place. A video has been widely circulating of the incident across social media, which appears to show a teenager, believed to be a 14-year-old boy, being stabbed repeatedly with an implement. Stock image. Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 5th Now, a spokesperson for Gardai in Enniscorthy has confirmed that they are currently investigating the incident that took place in the playground beside the Riverside Park Hotel and that the injured youth received medical attention for his non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, dash cam or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident to further the investigation. A garda statement said: 'Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that took place on the Promenade in Enniscorthy, Wexford, on the afternoon of Saturday, 3rd May 2025. "A male youth sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the course of the incident and was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment. "One male youth was later arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme. "Investigations remain ongoing.' This article was edited on Monday, May 5 to reflect that one male youth was arrested and subsequently released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme
Irish Independent
05-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Arrest in Wexford following alleged stabbing of teenager at children's playground
The incident, involving a number of teenagers, happened in a children's playground adjacent to the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on Saturday, May 3. Thousands of people were in the town over the weekend for the 10th annual Rockin' Food and Fruit Festival when the alleged stabbing incident took place. A video has been widely circulating of the incident across social media, which appears to show a teenager, believed to be a 14-year-old boy, being stabbed repeatedly with an implement. Now, a spokesperson for Gardai in Enniscorthy has confirmed that they are currently investigating the incident that took place in the playground beside the Riverside Park Hotel and that the injured youth received medical attention for his non-life threatening injuries. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, dash cam or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident to further the investigation. A garda statement said: 'Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault that took place on the Promenade in Enniscorthy, Wexford, on the afternoon of Saturday, 3rd May 2025. "A male youth sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the course of the incident and was taken to Wexford General Hospital for treatment. "One male youth was later arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released pending referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme. "Investigations remain ongoing.'
Sunday World
05-05-2025
- Sunday World
Three arrested in Wexford following alleged stabbing of teenager at children's playground
The incident, involving a number of teenagers, happened in a children's playground adjacent to the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy Three people have been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident which took place in Co Wexford over the Bank Holiday weekend. The incident, involving a number of teenagers, happened in a children's playground adjacent to the Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on Saturday, May 3. Thousands of people were in the town over the weekend for the 10th annual Rockin' Food and Fruit Festival when the alleged stabbing incident took place. A video has been widely circulating of the incident across social media, which appears to show a teenager, believed to be a 14-year-old boy, being stabbed repeatedly with an implement. Stock image. Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 5th Now, a spokesperson for Gardai in Enniscorthy has confirmed that they are currently investigating the incident that took place in the playground beside the Riverside Park Hotel and that the injured youth received medical attention for his non-life threatening injuries. Three people were subsequently arrested in respect of this incident and a file is being prepared for the DPP. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, dash cam or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident to further the investigation.
