How a letter turned this Home of the Year into a Tardis for owner 

When she won Home of the Year in 2021, Jennifer Sheahan received a letter from the niece of cottage's previous owner

Jen Sheahan, and her late 1800s artisan cottage in Dublin. Picture: Joe McCallion 

When I won Home of the Year on RTE One last year, I received a letter from the niece of the previous owner of my house. 

Her aunt, Nancy, was born here and lived here her whole life. It was such a kind thing to do — having some insight into the life of my predecessor makes me feel more connected to my home.