Remnant of house sure to draw interest in Roscommon

Des O’Sullivan reports on an unusual contents’ sale in Roscommon.

The pillared portico from Mote Park House in Co Roscommon, demolished more than 50 years ago, is one of the more unusual lots at a contents sale in Co Galway, tomorrow.

Rescued by the late collector Fr Brian Hanley the portico now lies on the front grounds at Kedagh Park House, Glenamaddy, and is estimated at €10,000 to €15,000.