The last farm on the climb to Carrauntoohill has been sold following an auction.
It’s a 21-acre farm, with an old cottage and a share of commonage at Meallis, Beaufort.
The auction was held at the Royal Hotel, Killarney by Tom Spillane & Company Limited Auctioneers.
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There were three bidders for the lot, with bidding starting at €200,000; it went as far as €270,000, before it was withdrawn from auction.
Following further negotiations with the highest bidder, the property was sold for €280,000 to a local farmer, representing a price of €13,333 per acre.
