There is going to be a huge amount of interest in an exceptional and rare piece of agricultural land just launched on the market with Cork-based auctioneers Cohalan Downing.

Tommy Barker says this is one of the very few woodland sites where development has been allowed in the greater Cork area.

This 17-acre holding at Glinny, Riverstick, Co Cork, is perfect for a farmer looking for that extra bit.

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