Farmlea under hammer

FARMLEIGH in Dublin’s Phoenix Park cost millions of euro to buy and conserve. Waterford’s Farmlea is a snip by comparison but, in stark contrast, the southeastern namesake Farmlea may face a wrecker’s ball.

The mid-1800s period farmhouse-style residence is on a site of just over two acres in Ferrybank, two miles from Waterford city, and is due under the auction hammer on Thursday next.

It could face a demolition hammer shortly afterwards unless it finds a sympathetic buyer.