Three country estates showcasing Ireland’s equestrian tradition

Sophie Halligan

In Ireland, land has always carried both economic and cultural weight, a dual role that remains particularly visible in country properties with equestrian or farming potential.

From long-established stud farms to smaller lifestyle holdings, these homes reflect a tradition in which residence and land use are closely intertwined.

Triermore House and Stud Farm, Fordstown, Navan, Co Meath

Asking Price: €8,750,000

Triermore House and Stud Farm represents one of the more substantial offerings currently on the market, combining a residence with a long-established bloodstock operation.

The estate extends across acres with the option to acquire additional land, and has been used for thoroughbred breeding for over three decades.

The main house is presented in a classical style, with reception rooms and leisure amenities, while the surrounding farm includes paddocks and equestrian facilities.

Collegelands Stud, Summerhill, Co Meath

Asking Price: €1,475,000

At Collegelands Stud Residence, the focus shifts towards a more manageable, but still well-equipped, equestrian property.

Set on around 20 acres, the seven-bedroom residence is suited to family living, while the yard includes stables and an arena capable of supporting both private and semi-professional use.

Its location, within commuting distance of Dublin, enhances its appeal, particularly for buyers seeking a balance between rural space and accessibility.

Acres, Drumbrastle West, Newport, Co Mayo

Asking Price: €895,000

Further west, Drumbrastle House offers a different interpretation of rural property.

Set on around 24 acres, the home includes stables and outbuildings, making it suitable for small-scale equestrian or farming use.

The property also features a self-contained apartment, adding versatility for guest accommodation.

Situated along the Wild Atlantic Way and close to Croagh Patrick, its appeal lies as much in its setting as in its land, offering a quieter, lifestyle-driven alternative to larger operational estates.

Taken together, these three properties illustrate the breadth of Ireland’s equestrian and land-based market.

While differing significantly in scale, price, and location, each reflects sustained demand for homes that offer more than a standalone residence, placing land, flexibility, and heritage at the centre of their appeal.