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<p>The kitchen area in Toni and Fionán Walsh’s Kerry home. light-filled residence. Pictures: Kelan Molloy/RTÉ</p>

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Look inside the Kerry coastal house sailing into RTÉ's Home of the Year final

Toni and Fionán’s light-filled residence is a fusion of South African and Irish design elements

<p>Toni and Fionán Walsh with their son Noah; below and right, their home in Co Kerry. Pictures: Kelan Molloy/RTÉ</p>

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Meet the Kerry 'Home of the Year' stars who built their dream coastal property

<p>The Kildare home of Adrian and Lorcan, first through to the 2026 final of RTÉ One's 'Home of the Year'. Pictures: RTÉ </p>

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RTÉ Home of the Year: Inside the 'joyful, playful' first property through to the final

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Home of the Year winners share secrets to creating a dream dwelling

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Home of the Year: Cork couple take top prize for Limerick living space

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Home of the Year: See the seven super spaces vying for the title

Home of the Year: See why this tiny-space design scored a perfect 10 and a spot in final

Judge Amanda Bone says the amount the owners have managed to fit into the 'tight site' means the property 'has real architectural merit'

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Siobhan Lam is tickled pink to go from 'Home of the Year' fan to presenter

Eve Kelliher gets up close and personal with the interior design consultant who reveals the 'red dot' spots in her own home

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Jennifer Sheahan: These are the biggest home renovation mistakes to avoid

Save unnecessary expense and stress by learning from those who went (and spent) before you

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

New 'Home of the Year' judge joins Hugh and Amanda

As RTÉ hit show returns to screens on February 18, a new judge promises to bring 'passion for quirky design and fearless colour'

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

RTÉ Home of the Year: Top marks for Cork schoolhouse through to final

Inside Ian and Sarah’s West Cork home complete with artist’s studio — and check out the other houses in the first episode

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Jennifer Sheahan: Your hallway should make you smile every time you come home

Hallways give a first impression, tie your living space together, and are fun to design, says the Home of the Year winner

Fri, 07 Jul, 2023

Jennifer Sheahan: Climate and surroundings help inform our home colour schemes

The Home of the Year winner advises we look to our natural surroundings when considering paint choices for our homes

Thu, 25 May, 2023

S DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan shares easy fixes to refresh and renew spaces and restore that 'just-moved-in' vibe

Sun, 21 May, 2023

S From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

Small home expert Jennifer Sheahan on why a full-sized regular oven is not always necessary

Sat, 20 May, 2023

'Uplifting' Wicklow farmhouse named Home of the Year

'For us a home is not about the size of your floor plan or budget, what's important is the feeling the house gives you'

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: Home of the Year overall winner to be revealed

And The Chase's Anne Hegerty traces her Cork relatives

Tue, 05 Apr, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: Compare this renovated Cork home with an old shop conversion in Kilkenny

Home of the Year visits Cork, Kilkenny and Dublin; and it's Sweden v Republic of Ireland u21 Euro 2023 qualifier

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Tuesday TV tips: Celebrity Bake Off and a look at the latest Home of the Year entries

And it's the final episode of This is Going to Hurt this evening too

Tue, 22 Mar, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: Cork coastal house is a great Home of the Year contender

And an analysis of the implications for us here in the west if Putin's threatened nuclear escalation continues

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: Split-level, eclectic, and a renovated 1870s cottage up for Home of the Year

— And the Witch of Youghal on trial; plus gender disphoria and family ties in Butterfly

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: Which one gets your vote — the home in Tipperary, Dublin or Down?

Plus, a new season of spy thriller Killing Eve starts this evening

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: A Galway house is a Home of the Year contender

— urban sprawl examined on Eco Eye; and have a look at The Lanesborough in London

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Tuesday TV Tips: Fab Kerry house is a Home of the Year contender

And hospital drama This is Going to Hurt with Ben Whishaw

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Clare woman's disco ball cottage scoops Home of the Year title

Small is beautiful: Restored artisan property in Dublin has won Clare management consultant Jen Sheahan coveted 2021 trophy

Wed, 07 Apr, 2021

Tuesday TV Tips: Oops, poor Nadine Coyle — and Home of the Year finale

Will the Ballygarvan house with a piano in the kitchen win the Home of the Year title?

Tue, 06 Apr, 2021

The Cork house on Home of the Year has a big social media following of its own

The house has over 16,000 followers on Instagram and that can only rise after it appears on our televisions this evening

Tue, 16 Feb, 2021

Meet the new Cork judge on Home of the Year

Meet the new judge on RTÉ’s Home of the Year: Cork architect Peter Crowley. He tells Esther McCarthy how he designed his own house –and reveals the secret to creating the perfect family home

Thu, 07 Feb, 2019

Home of the Year’s Hugh Wallace on Irish farmers ahead of Ploughing Championships

You mightn’t expect Home of the Year’s Hugh Wallace to be a regular at the Ploughing Championships — but he’s got a message for Irish farmers, he tells Aileen Lee.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2018

Seven homes bid for coveted title of Home of the Year

Seven houses are in the running to be named Home of the Year 2018 in the conclusion tonight of the TV series.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2018

A splash of colour: Hugh Wallace, Home of the Year judge

ARCHITECT Hugh Wallace is in rude health but he is not about to take it for granted. Six years ago he weighed in at 23 stone and was struggling with weight-related diabetes and asthma. He was also dealing with debilitating alcoholism and depression.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

‘Jaw-dropping’ cottage crowned Home of the Year 2017

Salvaged flooring with stiletto marks on it and a traditional farm cottage exterior — RTÉs Home of the Year 2017 is far from a trendy new build.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Design/life: Niamh MacGowan, Printmaker, Interior Stylist & Home Consultant

Textures and hues of nature inspire creativity for Niamh MacGowan.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Designer and TV personality Deirdre Whelan talks about her dream job

Have you ever wondered how television presenters get their jobs? For designer Deirdre Whelan, now a familiar face on RTÉ’s Home of the Year, it was a phone call last year from Shinawil, the production company behind the programme.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2016

Would you put your home forward for the new series of Home of the Year?

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Hugh Wallace: Home judged to perfection

He spent last year deciding Ireland’s Home of the Year. Now the tables are turned as Hugh Wallace opens up his doors to Jonathan de Burca Butler.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2015

Your Friday morning news round up

Eco-friendly Cork house is Home of the Year; The dramatic tale of Thomas Kent - the forgotten 1916 Rising patriot; and Tipperary business owner foils robbery with umbrella. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Fri, 15 May, 2015

Unique designs battle for ‘Home of the Year’

From self-built dream homes to eco-friendly retreats, just seven houses remain in contention for RTÉ’s Home of the Year competition.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

home of the year

Look inside the Kerry coastal house sailing into RTÉ's Home of the Year final

Meet the Kerry 'Home of the Year' stars who built their dream coastal property

RTÉ Home of the Year: Inside the 'joyful, playful' first property through to the final

Home of the Year winners share secrets to creating a dream dwelling

Home of the Year: Cork couple take top prize for Limerick living space

Home of the Year: See the seven super spaces vying for the title

Home of the Year: See why this tiny-space design scored a perfect 10 and a spot in final

Siobhan Lam is tickled pink to go from 'Home of the Year' fan to presenter

Jennifer Sheahan: These are the biggest home renovation mistakes to avoid

New 'Home of the Year' judge joins Hugh and Amanda

RTÉ Home of the Year: Top marks for Cork schoolhouse through to final

Jennifer Sheahan: Your hallway should make you smile every time you come home

Jennifer Sheahan: Climate and surroundings help inform our home colour schemes

S DIY and repair tricks that make your home feel good as new

S From air fryers to combi microwaves: Does your home really need an oven?

'Uplifting' Wicklow farmhouse named Home of the Year

Tuesday TV Tips: Home of the Year overall winner to be revealed

Tuesday TV Tips: Compare this renovated Cork home with an old shop conversion in Kilkenny

Tuesday TV tips: Celebrity Bake Off and a look at the latest Home of the Year entries

Tuesday TV Tips: Cork coastal house is a great Home of the Year contender

Tuesday TV Tips: Split-level, eclectic, and a renovated 1870s cottage up for Home of the Year

Tuesday TV Tips: Which one gets your vote — the home in Tipperary, Dublin or Down?

Tuesday TV Tips: A Galway house is a Home of the Year contender

Tuesday TV Tips: Fab Kerry house is a Home of the Year contender

Clare woman's disco ball cottage scoops Home of the Year title

Tuesday TV Tips: Oops, poor Nadine Coyle — and Home of the Year finale

The Cork house on Home of the Year has a big social media following of its own

Meet the new Cork judge on Home of the Year

Home of the Year’s Hugh Wallace on Irish farmers ahead of Ploughing Championships

Seven homes bid for coveted title of Home of the Year

A splash of colour: Hugh Wallace, Home of the Year judge

‘Jaw-dropping’ cottage crowned Home of the Year 2017

Design/life: Niamh MacGowan, Printmaker, Interior Stylist & Home Consultant

Designer and TV personality Deirdre Whelan talks about her dream job

Would you put your home forward for the new series of Home of the Year?

Hugh Wallace: Home judged to perfection

Your Friday morning news round up

Unique designs battle for ‘Home of the Year’

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