Step back in time in Victorian living space

Home Editor Eve Kelliher talks to Sean Hickey about his 'Great House Revival' experience

The restored entrance hallway to Sean Hickey's Kilkenny home.

WHEN Kilkenny man Sean Hickey met Hugh Wallace, their rapport was immediate.

It wasn’t just that both shared a passion for place, people, and community, says Sean. The young teacher had “felt a bit unnerved” before their first encounter for filming The Great House Revival, not knowing what to expect, he tells Home: “I’m not a big television person, and I don’t have a great grá for big stars — but I did always have a liking and admiration for Hugh. And when I met him in person, I felt a connection.