House in Offaly sells for well above asking price at online auction after bidding war

A house in Offaly has sold for well above its asking price at a recent on line auction. 

The house at 31 Castle Court, Birr went up for auction with an asking price of €161,000. 

Bidding on the three-bedroomed detached house rose steadily with two bidders going head to head. 

It eventually sold for €187,000, €26,000 higher than the initial bid.