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Tigers, lions, deer, horses, frogs, crocodiles and pigs were among the pieces on show at Glantelwe Gardens

placeholder image — Tigers, lions, deer, horses, frogs, crocodiles and pigs were among the pieces on show at Glantelwe Gardens

Durrow garden sculpture auction: Maureen O'Hara carriage, bronze animal statues and architectural ornaments on show at Glantelwe Gardens, Laois

A secret garden along the Erkina river in Durrow, Laois, was the setting last weekend for a striking display of garden sculptures and architectural ornaments valued in the millions of euro.

Glantelwe Gardens was transformed by renowned garden designer Arthur Shackleton, who worked with Sheppard’s Auction House to create an atmospheric backdrop for the collection.