Cork homes to feature prominently on new series of The Great House Revival

A number of Cork houses will be featured in the latest series of The Great House Revival, which returns to RTÉ One this Sunday for an eight-week run.

Show presenter and well-known architect Hugh Wallace travels across the Irish countryside, diving into the stories of brave homeowners who have dared to transform unloved and derelict properties into dream houses.

Every aspect of the work is documented, from missed deadlines and budgets to battles fought and challenges overcome.

Episode one will feature a former post office in Butlerstown and its owner, local man Timmie O’Brien, who has many happy memories of his local post office, which had been lying dormant for many years before he decided to save it.

Other episodes in the series also feature Cork properties. On Douglas St, one artist’s dream comes true as she converts a Victorian townhouse and shopfront into her home and studio, while a dilapidated country house in Rockhouse is given a new lease of life as a family home.

“ The Great House Revival is a celebration of Ireland’s architectural heritage,” Mr Wallace said.

“The old buildings which feature throughout the series were once an integral part of our towns and villages, woven into the very fabric of their history.

“Many were once schools, shops, or public spaces, and now, with great vision and respect for their past, they are being transformed into extraordinary homes.

“What makes this show so special is that these homeowners aren’t just restoring bricks and mortar, they are preserving a piece of our collective history while making the most sustainable choice possible — the greenest building is the one that already exists.

“The series proves that by choosing to renovate rather than rebuild, homeowners achieve not only a more character-filled and meaningful space, but also better value for money.

“ The Great House Revival is a testament to the courage and creativity of those who dare to breathe new life into forgotten places, ensuring they remain part of our landscape for generations to come.”