Moynsha House will set buyers’ hearts racing

The eight-bedroomed Georgian residence boasts well-proportioned, elegant reception rooms and was bought by the Byrne family 25 years ago and completely renovated.

The Irish home of the late business tycoon, Patsy Byrne, has come on the market in Abbeyfeale in West Limerick.

Moynsha House, with a guide price of €1.65m, sits on an elevated site overlooking the River Feale.

The house is being sold, along with 70 acres, and is located near Patsy Byrne’s beloved Duagh village, where he was born before making his fortune in London.

The property is being sold by Goffs Country in Kildare and is listed as an “exceptional restored country home within a glorious parkland setting overlooking the River Feale”.

Moynsha is a Georgian house, built between 1830 and 1850, and was bought by the Byrne family 25 years ago. A third story was then added and the house was completely renovated.

One of the most impressive properties in the region, the eight-bedroomed residence boasts a bespoke kitchen, well-proportioned, elegant reception rooms with decorative panelling, and bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

The house also benefits from new wiring, plumbing, oil-fired heating, and a security system.

There is also a private apartment with a kitchen and living room, bedroom, and bathroom. A billiards room leading to a large patio area, as well as a staff office and storage room, are all features of the property.

Moynsha House is nestled amongst manicured gardens and surrounding paddocks towards the Mullaghareirk mountains and River Feale. It has an enclosed yard with outdoor, all-weather arena, American barn with 10 loose boxes, tack room, feed room, covered four-bay horse walker, muck heap, and haybarn.

Twenty acres immediately around the house are stud railed. It is thought the property will suit a thoroughbred producer or sport enthusiast.

A legend of the racing and greyhound world, Mr Byrne passed away suddenly in October last year, a few days after his horse, White Star, won the Kerry National at the Listowel Racing festival.

He was CEO of the construction and engineering powerhouse Byrne Group PLC, which he founded with his brother, Johnny.

The company was race sponsors at the Cheltenham festival and involved in the construction of the Centre and Number One courts at Wimbledon. They also played a part in projects such as the Olympic Stadium and the Emirates Stadium in London.

A native of Duagh in north Kerry, about 8km from Listowel, Mr Byrne divided his time between Moynsha House and Surrey in England. Johnny Byrne continues to return to the North Kerry village, where he maintains the family home and farm in Duagh and has just renovated another property between Abbeyfeale and Duagh.

In addition to being a business tycoon, a celebrated racehorse owner, and renowned greyhound breeder, Mr Byrne was an generous benefactor and assisted many young emigrants seeking work, neighbours in need of support, sports events requiring sponsorship, and charities in need of funds.

Well-known figures from the world of business and sport attended his funeral in Duagh last October, including businessman and racing aficionado JP McManus; Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry; broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh; singer-songwriter Paddy Reilly; horse trainer Michael Hourigan; and former Ireland soccer star Niall Quinn, who Mr Byrne installed as chairman of Sunderland FC.