David Norris wins home of the year prize

The magnificently restored Georgian home of Senator David Norris has been named Celebrity Home of the Year.

The 18th century Dublin City centre home beat off competition from the other residences featured in the Celebrity Home of the Year programme, including the home of presenter Lorraine Keane, author Melissa Hill, 2FM’s Eoghan McDermott, and rugby star Mike Ross.

But the programme judges, Hugh Wallace, Deirdre Whelan, and Patrick Bradley, decided Mr Norris’s restored Georgian home was a worthy winner and made the announcement during the final on RTÉ One last night. He received €5,000 to donate to a charity of his choice.