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Fifty years ago this weekend, on October 1 1966 to be precise, the last issue of the Galway Observer newspaper was published. It was founded in 1881, published on a Thursday (which was a half day in Galway) and circulated extensively in the city and county. In 1905 it declared itself as the “official advertising medium for the following public bodies – The Galway County Council, The Galway Town Council, Galway Rural District Council and Board of Guardians, Loughrea Rural District Council and Board of Guardians, Gort Rural District Council and Board of Guardians, Clifden Rural District Council and Board of Guardians, Galway Harbour Board, etc, etc.

While Colleran auctioneers has reported strong international interest in one of Galway's finest historic properties, Killeen House, Bushypark, is still available to purchase. Possibly Galway's most prestigious lakeside home on 17 acres with stables and paddocks, mature gardens, woodlands, and its own private river access, one of the many attractions of this unique property is its secluded location beside Glenlo Abbey, yet only 10 minutes from the city centre.

New to the market with Colleran auctioneers is No 28 Portacarron, just off the Western Distributor Road in Knocknacarra. This attractive spacious three bedroom semi, nicely tucked away in a quiet cul de sac, is in turnkey condition.

It was winners all right at Colleran's auction last week when two of the properties exceeded their expected prices.

Described by many as one of Galway's hidden gems Killeen House, Bushypark, on the shores of the Corrib, will be auctioned next Thursday by Don Colleran. Built by three English solicitors in 1837, it was purchased by the Palmer family from the Glenlo Abbey estate as a dower house in 1904. In 1949 Mary Simonds, who was returning from India, purchased the house and was responsible for a lot of the landscaping in the beautiful gardens. She lived there until 1963 when an American merchant banker, Frank Manheim, bought it. It was the Manheim family that carried out considerable renovations to the property to the highest standards which are still very evident today as the property is in wonderful condition throughout.

Colleran auctioneers has just placed on the market No 32 Maunsells Park, which is just off Taylor's Hill and offers everything from location to spacious living accommodation, all fronting on to a large open green. This extended four bedroom semi, which is being offered for sale by auction, has been maintained in excellent order throughout and has benefited greatly by the addition of a large sun room, new fitted kitchen, new bathroom, an en suite, new built-in wardrobes, and beautiful new maple floors.

Colleran auctioneers has just been favoured with the sale of one of Galway's finest historic properties. Killeen House, Bushypark, offers a very rare opportunity to purchase one of Galway's most prestigious lakeside homes on 17 acres with stables and paddocks, mature gardens, woodlands, and river access. One of the many attractions of this unique property is its secluded location beside Glenlo Abbey and only 10 minutes from the city centre.

Colleran auctioneers’ successful auction last week included properties in two of Galway’s most sought after locations — Salthill and The Claddagh.

Included in Colleran auctioneers' next auction are two seaside properties described by many that have already viewed them as something very special. No 2 Grattan Terrace is a charming, bright, three bedroom terraced home with a very large back garden of almost 5,000sq ft, offering lots of potential for further development if required.

The Abbey will hold a star-studded cabaret next month as part of its fundraising effort to improve and repair the church.