Property
2025 has kicked off with strong demand in the land leasing market, driven by low stock levels, according to auctioneer Sean McRedmond.
Beef
Kilcullen Mart in Co. Kildare hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Wednesday, February 19, with over 400 head of cattle on offer.
Rural Life
While she has worked in marts most of her life, stepping up to auctioneer at a sheep sale at Tuam Mart was a first for Saoirse Loftus.
Willie Neilan, the auctioneer at the Mid Kerry Co-Op Mart has retired after 40 years of working at the mart.
Agri-Business
A farm located at the foothills of the famous MacGillycuddy Reeks in Co. Kerry has been sold at auction for €280,000.
A Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA) licenced livestock auctioneer is being sought for the rostrums of three marts in Co. Cork.
A holding with over 167ac of "top quality pasture land" close to Lough Derg in Tipperary has been sold following an auction to a dairy farmer.
A novice auctioneer in Tuam Mart is set to learn the ropes in the United States after winning a national competition.
Livestock farmers have more options than they may realise for trading livestock during the Covid-19 clampdown, according to one auctioneer.
Keen auctioneers from across the country will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a new competition.
The government's decision to increase stamp duty will have a negative effect, not only on the land market but on the entire agri sector.
A farm in Co. Longford, which was advertised as having "enormous potential", has sold for slightly over €7,270/ac.
A substantial 367ac farm is set to go under the hammer in the midlands on July 14, with a guide price of between €4,500 and €5,000/ac.
There is a strong demand for long-term land lease arrangements, according to a number of auctioneers across the country.
