**SOLD** Press Release - Auction 143 Acres Knockeyon Hill, Streamstown, Mullingar

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.

The entire is for sale by Public Auction on Tuesday the 27^th September 2016 at 3pm in the Mullingar Park Hotel (unless previously sold) with a guide price of €200,000. Contact Paddy Jordan or Clive Kavanagh for additional information on 045 – 433550.