The thoroughbred, named War Celeste, was found on a farm last year alongside 10 other horses.

Purchasers looking at a quality Cork farm are interested in the security value of land, and its capacity for wealth preservation — essentially parking their cash in land; and according to its selling agent, the sale of this 137-acre farm near Bandon should be wrapped up in a month — that’s the optimistic view of land sales specialist Mike Brady as he calls last orders on Brothersfort Farm, Kilpatrick.

The rarity of large holdings in one, easily managed block means the newly announced sale of this farm at Kilcolman, Charleville, will not be lost on buyers.

THOSE of us concerned with the practicalities of life; making a living, realising the potential of an asset or making the best use of our time sometimes become so focussed on that narrow challenge that we lose a sense of perspective, history and responsibility.

ONE calf was burned alive and another had to be put down after a suspected arson attack on a Cork farm early yesterday.