With Downton Abbey back on our screens, it’s fitting that Adam’s makes a return to Slane Castle for its renowned Country House Collection Auction on 12-13 October. This is the sixth year of this eclectic and fascinating sale, which brings together the finest furniture, silver, paintings and collectables drawn from old Irish houses, including Beaulieu, Carriglass Manor, Edgeworthstown House, Carton and Headfort. With over 800 lots, viewing will take place at Slane Castle over three days from Thursday 9 October and admission is by catalogue only, priced at €20 (admits two). For more, see www.adams.ie

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