North Leinster farm prices 2021: ‘Perfect storm for farm property’ brings a rake of bumper sales

Farmers and investors competing strongly for rural properties of all kinds

In demand: This period house sold as part of a 166ac farm at Castlepollard. On 22ac it made €445,000, while the remaining 144ac of land made €1.46m, or just over €10,000/ac

Jim O'Brien

North Leinster had a hectic year, with 46 auctions disposing of more land than any other region.