This is a superb opportunity to acquire a highly functional and well-appointed dairy farm with modern milking facilities, extensive livestock accommodation, quality paddocked lands with excellent supporting infrastructure. The property will be offered for sale by Online Auction on Friday 21st August 2026 at 3pm, unless previously sold, via LSL Auctions. Lot 1 comprises C. 23.5 acres of top quality agricultural land with the benefit of dual road frontage. This parcel is currently used for zero-grazing and meadowing, reflecting the quality and productivity of the lands. The holding is laid out in grass and should appeal to dairy or beef farmers and those seeking a valuable addition to an existing agricultural enterprise. The dual road frontage provides excellent accessibility and may offer site potential, subject to the necessary planning consents. Lot 1 is located close to The Hazel Pub, just around the corner from the main dairy holding at Lot 2. Lot 2 comprises the main dairy farm, including a modern farmyard, recently installed high-spec milking facilities, extensive livestock accommodation, paddocked lands with an internal laneway system. The lands surrounding the parlour are undulating in nature and would appear dry, offering the potential for a long grazing season. The farm is well laid out for modern grassland management, with laneway access throughout and lands divided into paddocks, allowing for ease of stock movement, grazing rotation and efficient day-to-day management. The yard is further enhanced by substantial livestock accommodation, including 62 cubicles, a separate pen suitable for a livestock bull, calf-rearing shed, silage slab and dung stead. The yard also comprises six stables, offering an additional benefit for purchasers with an equine interest or those seeking flexible livestock accommodation. Together, the quality of the yard, the paddocked layout, the modern dairy infrastructure and the livestock accommodation make Lot 2 a highly practical and versatile farming unit. A standout feature of Lot 2 is the GEA dairy parlour, which is approximately three years old. This premium installation comprises a GEA EuroClass 800 / EC800 10-unit swing-over herringbone milking parlour, specified for efficient cow throughput, gentle milking, operator comfort and strong hygiene performance. The parlour includes GEA automation and milk-flow control features, stainless-steel milk handling, vacuum-on-demand technology, automatic washing equipment and teat-spray facilities. This is a premium GEA parlour package, specified and built to a very high standard.
The parlour specification includes:
GEA EuroClass 800 / EC800 10-unit swing-over, 2 x 10 DMAX 55 herringbone specification 50 degree cow positioning and 800mm stall spacing for efficient cow movement and reduced operator walking Galvanised steel self-supporting stalling Vacuum operated exit gates Offset semi-cranked rump rails Entry and exit rails Adjustable breast rail and neck rail DMax 55 automatic cluster removal controls Stainless-steel PosiSwing swing-over arms AutoPuls Apex M electronic pulsation Milk-flow-controlled ACR using VisoFlow sensor technology GEA milk meters RPS 1200 vacuum pump 63mm vacuum line 90mm ringed pulsation line Vacuum on Demand ProTect variable control 52mm stainless-steel milk line Milk receiver / controller Milk filter and stainless-steel couplings Wall-mounted plate cooler with 35 plates and 7,500 litre per hour capacity SineTherm E automatic plant washer 600-litre wash trough Air injector Clean-air purge / milk saver system Plate CIP unit ProStream teat-spray system Milk indicators Feed mangers / trough arrangements Cluster and bucket separation equipment Future expandability through the GEA modular system design Automatic auger feeders with 8-ton meal bin Premium Mueller 8,200 litre stainless-steel bulk tank All water used in parlour washdown or via autowasher or bulk tank wash is all salt treated to improve wash effectiveness, extend life and avoid staining of parlour. This is a modern, efficient and highly impressive milking installation, suitable for a progressive dairy enterprise.
Parlour Building and Ancillary Rooms
The parlour building has been thoughtfully designed and laid out with dedicated rooms and operational spaces serving the dairy enterprise.
Accommodation includes:
Plant room Office with wood flooring, seating and desk Chemical store Wash room with sink and taps Sealed tank room Herdsman's store, including stairs to first floor Stairs to first floor housing 10,000 litre buffer tanks Solid external timber doors Roller doors, including automatic door to the bulk tank room The building has been finished to a very high standard, with strong attention to hygiene, practicality, storage, operator comfort and daily farm efficiency.
Further features include:
High-flow wash-down hoses in three locations: parlour pit, collecting yard and parlour exit Strong lighting in the parlour pit and roof space above the parlour Spotlights and floodlights fitted on every side of the parlour shed and throughout the farmyard Professionally installed plumbing throughout Easy-care flooring in the pit with raised steel floor and sheep slats 1,700 litre sump linked to a slatted tank for dirty water, allowing spreading during winter months Plate-cooler water recycling system, allowing warm water to be reused in wash-down hoses or redirected to outside drinking troughs Holding area with crush line and drafting line adjacent to the parlour Bungee gates for quick set-up and take-down before and after milking Automatic Lely Discovery robot scraper serving the cubicle areas Large shed containing 62 cubicles spaces for cows with slatted tanks and feed passageway, located directly opposite parlour . Separate pen suitable for a livestock bull Calf-rearing shed Six stables with tack room offering equine potential
Lot 3 comprises the entire holding extending to approximately C. 63.5 acres, incorporating Lot 1 and Lot 2. This lot offers purchasers the opportunity to acquire a complete dairy farm in one holding, including the modern dairy yard, high-specification milking facilities, extensive livestock accommodation, paddocked grazing platform, internal laneway system, equine facilities and the additional C. 23.5 acre parcel of top-quality agricultural land. The entire should appeal strongly to dairy farmers, expanding operators, neighbouring landowners and those seeking a modern, efficient and well-equipped agricultural holding.
Location
The property is located at Cappanrush, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, convenient to Kilbeggan, Tyrrellspass, Tullamore and the wider midlands region. Easily accessed from Junction 4 on M6 motorway or via N52 nearby.
Auction Details
The property will be offered for sale by Online Auction on Friday 21st August 2026 at 3pm, unless previously sold. Prospective purchasers are advised to register with LSL Auctions well in advance of the auction date. All bidders should familiarise themselves with the online bidding process and satisfy themselves in relation to the contract for sale, title, boundaries, services, access, planning and all other matters prior to bidding. A bidding deposit is required to be lodged with GVM Auctioneers at least 3 days prior to the auction,
Title
The lands are contained in Folios WH6559F and WH7594F.
Solicitor
Matthew Johnston Nooney & Dowdall LLP Solicitors 16 Mary Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 XY64.
Viewing
Viewing is highly recommended and strictly by appointment with GVM Auctioneers Tullamore.
Important Notes and Caveats All measurements, areas and distances are approximate and are provided for guidance purposes only. The lands and buildings are being sold as seen and subject to the contract for sale. Maps, photographs, drone images and any outlined boundaries are for identification and illustrative purposes only. The red outline, where shown, is approximate and should not be relied upon as an exact boundary. Interested parties are advised to satisfy themselves as to the exact area, boundaries, title, access, rights of way, services, water supply, slurry storage, planning status, stocking capacity, nitrates position and suitability of the property for their intended use. All descriptions of the land, buildings, dairy facilities, accommodation, equipment and services are given in good faith but should not be taken as a statement or representation of fact. Purchasers should carry out their own inspections and obtain their own professional, legal, agricultural and technical advice where required. Any reference to land quality, dryness, grazing season, farm use, future potential or suitability for dairy, livestock or equine purposes is an opinion only and is not to be relied upon as a warranty. No warranty is given by the selling agent in relation to services, equipment, plant, machinery, dairy installations, electrical systems, plumbing, water systems, drainage, slurry storage, automation systems or any other fixtures, fittings or facilities included in the sale. Any reference to brands, equipment specifications, capacities, system performance, installation details or future expandability is provided for descriptive purposes only and should be independently verified by prospective purchasers. The sale is subject to the conditions of sale, contract for sale and vendor approval. The vendor reserves the right to accept an offer prior to auction, withdraw the property from sale, amend the lotting, or alter the auction arrangements if required. Proof of funds may be required from interested parties prior to bidding or entering negotiations. All intending purchasers must satisfy themselves in relation to the online auction registration process, bidding requirements, deposit requirements, contract documents and auction conditions prior to bidding.
Accommodation
Note: Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Directions Directions
For Lot 2, use Eircode N91 W0V8 as the nearest guiding Eircode. The entrance to the dairy farmyard and surrounding lands is located close by this Eircode with GVM signage thereon. For Lot 1, continue from Lot 2 towards The Hazel Pub. Lot 1 is located close by, just around the corner from the main dairy holding, and benefits from dual road frontage. Identified with GVM signage thereon at each entrance.
Important Info / Terms and Conditions
TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • Viewing: If you wish to view the property, you should contact GVM Auctioneers on 0579321196 or +353579321196. We will facilitate you and arrange access for you and/or your surveyor.
• Description Of Property: The particulars contained in our brochure / advertising / social media are issued by GVM Auctioneers on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through them. All descriptions, dimensions, etc., included in the particulars, and any statements made by GVM Auctioneers or our representatives, are made in good faith and are not intended to form a basis for any Contract. Any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of same before committing themselves to a Contract. Any maps, plans or photographs in the brochure shall be indicative only and shall not form part of the Contract.
• Guide Price: The guide price should not be construed as being the selling price of the property and it is the purchaser’s responsibility to decide on how much to bid at the auction.
• Legal Documentation: Prior to the auction, the solicitor for the vendor will make available the legal documentation in relation to the property, copies of which are available from vendor’s solicitor or GVM Auctioneers Estate Agents. It is important to consult your solicitor in relation to the Contracts / Conditions Of Sale of the property before bidding as you will become legally bound by the said Contract / Conditions Of Sale if you are the highest bidder and the property is knocked down to you.
• Identification: In order to register, it will be necessary to upload a copy of your passport / driving licence and proof of address, i.e., bank statement, correspondence from a Government agency / source, dated within the last 3 months.
• Registration: In order to bid at the auction, it will be necessary to register with our office on 0579321196 or +353579321196, at least 2 business days prior to the auction. The auctioneer assumes the bidder is bidding for himself/herself. If the bidder intends to purchase a Lot in a name other than his or her personal name, arrangements must be made with the auctioneers in advance. By registering you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions of the auction and authorise us, as agents for the vendor, to sign the completed Contract for Sale on your behalf.
• Reserve Price: The price agreed between the vendor and the auctioneer at which the property can be sold. In the event of the property not reaching the reserve, the auctioneer will deal exclusively with the highest bidder (for half an hour following the auction) in order to realise a satisfactory sale. If a deal is not concluded, then the auctioneer may deal with the under-bidders and any other interested parties following that period of negotiation.
• Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the projected guide price is required in order to bid and this is payable in advance of the auction by online bank transfer. Our bank details will be provided to you at registration. The successful bidder’s deposit will become non-refundable as soon as the property is sold and a binding Contract is entered into and the agents are hereby authorised to sign the Contract For Sale on your behalf. The deposit payable on the signing of the Contract is 10% of the purchase price. If there is a shortfall in the deposit furnished by the purchaser prior to the auction, then the purchaser shall be required to lodge the balance of the deposit with the auctioneers within 1 business day of the online auction. If you are not the successful purchaser, your deposit will be returned to you (in full).
• General Conditions: The highest bidder to be the purchaser, subject to the right of the owner to withdraw the property should the reserve not be met. The Particulars and Conditions Of Sale may change prior to the auction and it is the sole responsibility of the bidder to make sure they have the latest version. The auctioneer reserves the right to sell the property prior to auction, withdraw the property from auction, change the order of the Lots, or consolidate the Lots without any notice to any prospective purchaser.
• LSL Online Platform: Neither GVM Auctioneers (Estate Agents) or LSL Online Auctions, their servants or agents shall be responsible in any manner whatsoever, whether in contract law, tort, common law or otherwise for any loss arising in whatever fashion as a result of loss of internet connectivity during the auction process. The bidder accepts that such contact is at the bidder’s own risk and in the event that the internet link is not established or breaks down, or if there is any confusion or disruption, then the bidder will not be able to participate in the auction.