Soil check comes up trumps

A FARMER who walked this land at Ballyanihan, Mitchelstown, Co Cork was delighted to do so in the wettest autumn for years.

Eamon O’Brien of CCM said his failsafe method of checking the soil came up trumps, when he found the limestone-based farm dry and firm. It comes for sale in a rectangular block of 56 acres, which Mr O’Brien says is perfect for a stud farm or equestrian centre, because a gallop would fit in.

It’s located close to Glanworth and Kildorrery, seven miles from Mitchelstown and nine from Fermoy. Cork, Limerick and Mallow are within handy driving distance - which should attract hobby-farming buyers, says Mr O’Brien. Launched on the market last month, the property was given a €560,000 guide price, but attracted an immediate €600,000 offer from what the agents described as ‘outside buyers’.