Sale by auction of contents of historic Mayo Georgian country house

A sale by auction of the contents of Newport House, Newport, takes place tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday, starting at 10.30 a.m. on both days.

It being conducted via live webcast by Fonsie Mealy's Auctioneers, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny.

The contents sale is being undertaken on the instructions of the owners and will include property from other important private collections.

Items for sale include furniture, paintings, silverware, mirrors, objets d'Art, clocks, ceramics and other collectibles.

There are approximately 900 lots. All lots purchased must be collected by 3 p.m. on Friday, October 30 next.

Newport House is historic Georgian country house built by Sir Neale O'Donel (O'Donnell) between 1785 and 1810 after acquiring the former Medlicott estate.