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THE Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI) will hold a charity antiques roadshow today at the National Ploughing Championships…

THE Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute (IAVI) will hold a charity antiques roadshow today at the National Ploughing Championships in Co Carlow. Visitors to the event are invited to bring along small antiques, such as silver, porcelain, paintings' and small pieces of furniture to the IAVI marquee tent from noon to 2 p.m. The teams of valuers includes James O'Halloran of the James Adam Salerooms; Fonsie Mealy of Mealy's, Castlecomer; jewellery expert Michael Jordan of O'Reillys auction rooms; and Brian Greene of the Blackrock, Co Dublin, salerooms, Thomas P. Adams and Co. There will be a valuation charge of £3 for the first item, and £2 for each additional piece. Proceeds, will go to the ISPCC Childline.