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Tuam auctioneer Martin Tyrrell has confirmed the sale of three farms in the wider Galway catchment. One was 30ac at Castlefarm, Dunmore with a spacious six-bedroom house. The house is up to date and in very good condition. The property sold for €424,000.
He has also finalised the sale of 80ac of land at Woodford, with joint agents Tuohy Auctioneers. The land was sold to a number of local farmers for a total of €530,000, or an average €6,625/ac. There is no residence on the holding.
Sale agreed in Mayo
This property has a house and outbuildings. The price has not been disclosed.
Readers from Spalding, Crowland and Swineshead help us to celebrate World Book Day
| Updated: 08:49, 04 March 2021
In honour of World Book Day we asked people in the area to select their favourite books and tell us why they love them so muchâ¦
Luke Settle, from Swineshead, musician and author.
Book choice: Liseyâs Story by Stephen King
Author and musician Luke Settle with his favourite book - Lisey s Story by Stephen King.
âThe reason why this book stood out against any other that I have read is because it felt as though the author was speaking directly to me from every single page. This wasnât just a book that was incredibly well written, nor did it just tell a magical story.it formed a connection through chapters of relatable emotions trigged from buried memories.â
Wait goes on for Spalding area theatre groups as no date for opening South Holland Centre Published: 16:00, 26 February 2021
With theatres due to reopen their doors in May, calls have been made for reassurance over the future of the South Holland Centre.
South Holland District Council says it is waiting for further guidance from the Government over theatres following Mondayâs roadmap announcement.
The Market Place theatre has stood empty since March but under the prime ministerâs plan indoor events of 1,000 or half-capacity will be allowed with all restrictions hoped to be lifted in June.
South Holland Centre in Spalding (44605062)
How much is your House worth in 2021?
Following an average overall increase of 4pc in the past 12 months, houses in Co Galway continue to rise in value, with a 3pc increase predicted this year that could go even higher.
The most in-demand house types are the four-bed semi in town, up by a robust 7pc from €173,000 to €185,000, and the three-bed bungalow in town, up even more, from €155,000 to €170,000, an increase of 10pc.
The big increase in the price of bungalows reflects a clamour of retirees and downsizers seeking a future-proof forever home, within walking distance of shops and no stairs to climb.