Jordan Auctioneers, Newbridge are
bringing to the market a large block of land extending to 143 acres. The entire
is circa 7km from Castlepollard, 16km from Mullingar & 5km from
Crookedwood.
The property comprises circa 143 acres
(57.976 Hectares) and is laid out in one block with magnificent views over Lake
Derravaragh, one of the largest and most renowned boating and fishing lakes in
Westmeath. The holding comprises a mixture of grazing, mature forestry, scrub
and about 30 acres of hardwood trees planted in 2001.
Knockeyon is a hill
rises to over 700 ft and dominates the surrounding countryside. Located midway
from the top of the hill is the ruins of an Ancient Chapel built by Saint
Cauragh. The ruins of Saint Cauragh’s Well or the ‘wishing well’ are adjacent
to this chapel, its waters were believed to have miraculous healing properties.
In ancient times thousands of people visited the well on the first Sunday of
harvest undertaking the pilgrimage up the hill on what became known as ‘Cauragh
Sunday’.
Lough Derravaragh is a
large limestone lake of about 2,768 acres well known for its pike and trout
angling. Pike angling has been the main attraction over many years where
several competitions have been held. The lake also holds a good stock of coarse
fish including roach, bream, bream hybrids and tench. The lake is best fished
by boat and there are several public access points. The lake itself is a beauty
spot attraction with many visitors stopping off at Crookedwood to admire the
views where the lake forms an inlet between two steep hills.