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Castle Durrow and Ireland provide backdrop for new More4 TV series ‘Country House Auction’

James and Michael Sheppard of Sheppard’s Irish Auction House, during filming for new More4 TV series ‘Country House Auction’, at Castle Durrow.

~ Hundreds of thousands across Britain to watch ‘Country House Auction’ set in County Laois ~

Images of Castle Durrow and County Laois will be beamed into homes across Britain when a new series called Country House Auction premieres on More4 this evening (13 August).

The four-part series – which is supported by Tourism Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen – will follow various fine and extraordinary antiques as they are repaired, valued and then bid for at the Country House Auction.

Owners of Castle Durrow, Tessa and Robin Leidig, during filming for new More4 TV series ‘Country House Auction’.

The auction, which was curated by renowned auctioneers Sheppard’s Irish Auction House of The Square in Durrow, was held in the spectacular 18th-century Castle Durrow last year. Viewers of the series will see castle owners Tessa and Robin Leidig prepare to open their doors to host the auction at their 300-year-old home before buyers, sellers, historical homeowners and self-proclaimed auction addicts congregate at the castle to watch unique antiques go under the hammer.

The series will feature footage of the beautiful County Laois countryside and, while Sheppard’s, Durrow and its castle are the stars of the show, other locations set to feature in the series include Swifte’s Heath and Burnchurch House in County Kilkenny, Limerick Museum and Gloster House in County Offaly.

Julie Wakley, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Great Britain, said: “Tourism Ireland was delighted to support the production of this new four-part TV series ‘Country House Auction’. With a large audience across Britain set to watch the series on More4, it’s a great way to shine a spotlight on Castle Durrow and Co Laois, highlighting our rich heritage and history.

Castle Durrow provides the backdrop for the new More4 TV series ‘Country House Auction’.

“Publicity and broadcasts like this are a key element of Tourism Ireland’s programme of activity, to inspire travellers in Britain to put Ireland on their holiday wish-list.”

PIC 3 SHOWS: Castle Durrow provides backdrop for new More4 TV series ‘Country House Auction’.

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