Ballagh Castle, Ballagh, Errill, Laois R32WC96AMV:

Mansfield Property Partners are delighted to offer for sale by Public Auction this superb c. 63 Acre Residential Farm with Equestrian Facilities at Ballagh, Errill, Co Laois, (In one or more lots) contained in Folio LS3650 Cont. 25.45 Hectares – Circa 62.886 Acres

Wednesday 25th September 2024 in the Manor Hotel Abbeyleix, Co. Laois @ 3pm Sharp

Unless Previously Sold.

This exceptional property is situated in picturesque countryside near the charming village of Errill. Its grounds include the impressive Castle Ballagh – a five-story tower constructed late 15th century complete with resident peregrine falcons.

It was formerly the training yard of Cathy Harrison who was a renowned jockey, owner, trainer and breeder, accompanied by her daughter Katy, also an amateur jockey. Cathy owned and trained many National Hunt winners in an era where female jockeys were not the norm. She was awarded joint leading owner/rider in a 1980’s point to point season along with Mr Ted Walsh. Among her winners, in 1996 Cathy won the 4yo flat race (bumper) in Listowel beating top amateurs Ruby Walsh and Philip Fenton in a photo finish. In 2008 Cathy trained Ballagh-bred Move to win a flat race (bumper) in Cork ridden by her daughter Katy. Move was also Cathy’s first winner on the flat when she won the Sword Security amateur flat race in Galway in the same year. Cathy won this race again in 2013 with Mireya who was co-owned with her son, John and ridden by her daughter Katy.

The property comprises a large family home, mature gardens, stables, tack room, outbuildings, barns, yards, fenced paddocks and roadways set on c63 acres of prime agricultural lands including 3 acres of forestry lands.