Killusty land sale makes record sum per acre

“LAND in Killusty hasn’t made as much ever before,” said auctioneer John Stokes of Stokes and Quirke, after last week’s auction of a period property and 75 acres near Fethard in Co Tipperary.

The sale included an interesting package of properties, with the ruins of Clare Castle, a fortified 17th century house, and a fine, stone farmhouse thrown in - which had a new roof, but was only half-way through renovation.

Mr Stokes described the farm as a little jewel under Sliabh na mBan, with neighbours that include Andrew Lloyd Webber at Kildinan Castle, and Coolmore Stud within a five mile drive.