Kilree Estate hits market with €7.75 m price tag

and businesses will be able to connect to and order broadband services from the NBI network.

In other parts of Kilkenny, work has already been completed and there are currently 9,371 premises where high-speed broadband can be ordered or pre-ordered, with 2,123 connections already made to the network. To check if you are eligible to connect, visit nbi.ie/ map/ and enter your Eircode.

Peter Hendrick, CEO of National Broadband Ireland, said: “ e project is now at scale and we are con dent that we can continue to accelerate the rollout and move even more premises through construction and into the order phase. We are currently partnering with retail service providers, and other stakeholders, to connect homes in Kilkenny. Minimum speeds of 500Mbps will be available.

“Our goal is to improve digital connectivity across the country. Digital connectivity has become a huge part of our everyday lives, and this new Fibre-to-the-Home network will be a key enabler for the sustainability of local businesses and communities.”

National Broadband Ireland’s website is regularly updated with estimated connection dates and individuals can sign up for email noti cations to stay informed about the status of premises during the rollout. Visit www.nbi.ie, to check eligibility, register for updates and receive regular noti cations about premises as the rollout progresses.

In addition to the Fibre-tothe-Home rollout, the National Broadband Plan also includes the establishment of Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) throughout the country.

Top dressage post for Anne Marie

Kilkenny’s Anne Marie Dunphy has been announced as Horse Sport Ireland’s (HIS) new High Performance Director for Senior Dressage.

Anne Marie is one of Ireland’s leading dressage coaches and one of only 10 HSI Level 3 Dressage coaches, having progressed through the HSI Coaching Programme. She replaces Johann Hinneman in the role with immediate e ect.

Kilree Estate, a remarkable agricultural and residential estate spanning approximately 535 acres (216 hectares) of enclosed land, has been recently listed by Savills with a guide price of €7.75 million.

Situated in a highly desirable agricultural region, this historic estate boasts excellent accessibility, with the M9 (Junction 9) just 5 km to the south and Kilkenny City a mere 7 km to the north.

At the heart of Kilree Estate lies a charming country house surrounded by mature parkland, o ering elegantly proportioned and wellbalanced living spaces. e estate presents a variety of assets, including a range of outbuildings and extensive farm buildings spread across four yards. Currently, the majority of the farm is leased, with Kilree operating as a dairy enterprise.

James Butler, Head of Residential & Country Agency at Savills, commented on the exceptional opportunity presented by Kilree Estate, stating, “Kilree Estate o ers the extremely rare opportu- nity in Ireland to acquire a productive farm with a ne period house which extends to over 500 acres and lies within a ring-fenced block. It was last o ered for sale in the mid-1950s, and we anticipate interest from both domestic and overseas buyers, given its premier location and unusually large scale.”

A noteworthy aspect of Kilree Estate is the highquality farmland, encompassing approximately 468 acres, which is securely enclosed within a ring-fenced block. Currently used for rotational grass, the land has previously supported various arable and root crops, such as wheat, barley and sugar beet.

Covering around 48 acres, the woodlands at Kilree Estate consist of a mixture of mature deciduous species and younger plantations, adding to the estate’s diversity and providing opportunities for conservation and income generation.

Savills emphasises that the agricultural element of the estate is a key feature, boasting excellent infrastructure including a well-designed paddock system, reliable water supply and convenient access via both public roads and a network of internal roadways.

For those with the millions to spare, Kilree Estate presents a unique chance to acquire a prestigious property o ering a rare combination of productive farmland, a splendid period residence, and outstanding location, likely to attract signi cant interest from potential buyers both locally and internationally.