Home of the Year RTE 1 - 8.30pm Tuesdays

Have to say I really liked the second home - apart from the bike on the wall. It looked really lived in and comfy.

I would have preferred the semi-detached house in Dublin as winner to be honest.

The other house won for the amazing views etc but that's easy to do if you have the site are can build whatever you want.

It's much harder to refurbish a house on small plot and make it work for a large family, like the Dublin house did.

Also these one off houses are not good for environmental reasons, much better to refurish a house in a central location near to all amenities.

No I loved the house that won.

It was that one are Kilkenny one with the dark interiors for me.

Ha Ha. The programme has expanded to the Welsh and Scottish homes of they year, going out on SKY. The houses look much more affluent and interesting.

I think it's Thursday on rte 2 I think around 7:30/8.

Me too, really surprised by Amanda’s choice. She normally goes for white, sterile and completely uncluttered spaces!

I had a big spiel typed out and lost it 😡

So Clare house, gorgeous but interior design catalogue. Didn't see a whole lot of personality in it, very much a Pinterest storyboard. Now I wouldn't say no to it but just lacked something.

Dublin house, lovely, but absolutely no way I'd have a shower in the middle of the bedroom, for one I like my privacy even from my partner and 2 from dampness it can't be a good idea. Rest of the house a lovely family home.

Cork house a perfect mish mash of everything. I wouldn't be a fan of second hand furniture (or anything really) but it all worked. A house that was very much comfortable in its own skin, if that makes sense. I'm shocked that the uptight one loved it so much! It was my favourite and I think , probably because I'm a messy creature, I'd feel most at home in as I wouldn't be afraid of creasing the sofa.

Good opening episode!

A good opening episode.

I liked the exterior and location of the Clare house. But wasn't a fan of the interiors, especially the kitchen. But the stove was fab.

The second home in Dublin I wasn't mad about - I didn't like the black frame glass doors for some reason. But liked their concept for an "outdoor room" flow at the back. You can tell they put what they really wanted and desired in the house. Like others I wasn't mad about the shower being totally visible in the centre in of the master suite, a nice curved tiled or glass brick wall would have given some privacy.

So glad the last house of the night was chosen for the final. It makes a change not to have a shiny new looking house on it, but one that looks lived in, mature and comfortable. Some lovely features inside with the stonework and panelling. Nice to see bits and pieces about the house as opposed to many other uncluttered homes on the show. The home and its owners were very much their unapologetic selves and it strikes me as a welcoming home.

First house, certainly a very much loved house. I could deal with all the furniture, though I suspect hoovering is a pain in the hole, but jaysus all those patterns, they even had wallpaper on the ceiling. Nope, not for me!

Loved the second house, very understated. Though from experience I wouldn't have a shower downstairs, it's an absolute nightmare!

Third house, gorgeous, but felt very interior designer. I also didn't like the fact it was a "celebrity" house, so glad it didn't go through.

The first house could probably comfortably fill 3 similar houses with all the furniture.

I liked the furniture as it was in keeping with the age of the house etc....though I'd certainly like a snug room with really comfy couches for tv....just the patterns and colours were way too much.

I'd love to know what they do for employment as absolutely nothing in the house was cheap, plus 6 kids probably all in private school.

Oh sweet Jesus the first house!! Someone taking style tips from McGregor. They obviously have a huge amount of dosh and fair play to them but a tad too much for me.

Second house, looked so bleak from outside, a few planters or something around the house to break up the sharp profile. I thought it was an ok house, wouldn't be a fan of the wallpapers etc.

The last house was my favourite, I love the idea of a mezzanine. It's a shame they didn't go through.

Wasn’t mad about any of the houses this evening, think the best one overall won.

anyone where the first house was located in Dublin?

Liked the first house. Loved how they retained the outside of the original house and yet the dark wood extension went great with it. I didn't really understand why they had almost identical sofa areas in the one room. Also where the favourite spot was, the gorgeous fancy fireplace was partially blocking the view of the tv. But the rooms were done up really well, I don't remember seeing a main bathroom. But a lot of "ooh" and "wow" from me watching it. And the couple seemed lovely and really happy with their house (ah well aren't they all!).

Second house - loved the outside, the stone work, the windows, the garden. The inside was nice, felt quite big and spread out, loved the kitchen. It strikes me as one of those houses you rent on Air Bnb for a family gathering or a hen. That favourite spot was fab - give me a comfy seat, a good book and a hot cuppa and I'd stay out there for hours. And a really lovely, down to earth couple.

The last house - loved the front of it. Wasn't a fan of the style of old and new elements in the house eg the green dresser in the kitchen. Liked that there was lots of greenery in the house. I agree with comments about the kids living quarters - they seemed quite far away from the parent's bedroom and they were quite cramped and small. How are two strapping 16 year old lads going to be able to share that little room? I know they probably felt the rooms are just for sleeping in but teenagers like to chill out in their own room, listen to music, chat to their friends on socials, watch netflix in comfort.

Well you'd know what day they are filming so I'd say lots of stuff gets fired up into the attic etc.

So not seeing the 100 cuddley toys, the stacks of Lego, footballs,hurls, dolls houses and buggies etc doesn't overly bother me. However when the architecture doesn't lend itself to kids it raises questions for me anyway.

The rooms last night were tiny. For one child they were tiny but for two boys it was really pushing it. There's walk in wardrobes bigger than those bedrooms. They talked about designing the house with the needs of triplets , didn't really see that tbh.

Like another poster said , it was an interior designer showcasing her work.

Yes I've noticed that about this season. Where are all the "bits"? Maybe my home is cluttered but where are the photos, the kids artwork, the toys, the sky box, games console, books, stuff that is sentimental and has memories and makes your house your own.

One of the houses last week had magnets on the fridge and it was nice and normal to see.

For once an architect and interior designer house didn't bother me. I liked the interior of the house, but I thought the extension could have been more sympathetic to the old bungalow on the exterior.

Second house was lovely but very little personality to it, it looked like an interior design magazine.

Third house I actually felt sorry for Amanda, she was really uncomfortable in it. I did think it was lovely though , her granny's chairs were fab. However it certainly could have been dialled down a notch or 5!!

Final next week.

That's exactly what I thought. My favourite was the father and son house followed by the gate lodge

Yep didn't like it at all compared to the other two. The gate lodge was my favourite though just totally original and homely.

The father and son one very clever aswell but a bit too masculine for me.

Last nights winner was clever design wise but a pain to live in I would think. I didnt like the dining area or the walkthrough kitchen - not that practical. Nice house but shouldnt have won.

I was sure the old schoolhouse owned by the artist would win. All 3 judges loved it and it really was a 'home' rather than a design piece.

Out of the 3 finalists the gate lodge should have won. It was timeless. I did like the father and sons house but a bit too stark for me but I can see it would be an easy and practical house to live in.