RTÉ Media Sales: SIRO to sponsor Home of the Year on RTÉ One

One of Ireland’s favourite lifestyle shows Home of the Year, returns for its 12th series and will be proudly sponsored by SIRO. The brand-new series will air on RTÉ One in an earlier slot of 7pm on Tuesday, 3 March.

RTÉ Media Sales and SIRO wish to acknowledge the passing of Hugh Wallace. Hugh had been a cherished judge on the programme since its inception, and he will be fondly remembered for his warmth, generosity of spirit, and gentle humour, as well as for the special connection he formed with viewers over the years. Series 12 of Home of the Year was completed prior to his passing.

The sponsorship deal includes a total of 96 SIRO-credited stings airing across RTÉ One and RTÉ One+1, including series repeats, live broadcasts and catch-up viewing on RTÉ Player. The SIRO sponsor logo will also feature on all dedicated television and social media promotional materials.

Home of the Year will feature 21 stunning homes in the counties of Armagh, Clare, Cork, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Mayo, Roscommon and Wicklow. From reimagined semi-detached houses to restored period homes to architectural new builds, the series promises to inspire viewers with a diverse range of design styles and creativity from across the country.

Award-winning architect Amanda Bone of DTA Architects returns for her sixth series as a judge, and award-winning interior consultant Siobhan Lam, founder of April and the Bear, for her second series.

Each week, the judges will visit three exceptional homes and score them out of 10 based on individuality, functionality, and clever design. The home with the highest combined score in each episode will advance to the grand final in April, where one lucky homeowner will be crowned the winner.

John Keaney, SIRO CEO said:
“SIRO is pleased to partner with RTÉ on the new season of Home of the Year. The series celebrates creativity, innovation and high-quality design, values which mirror SIRO’s own mission to deliver excellence in broadband connectivity to Irish homes, businesses and communities. Whether working from home, streaming and gaming, or video calling SIRO’s fibre broadband brings people together. Over the next 8 weeks, we are excited to watch Home of the Year also create connections as viewers across Ireland tune in to see the fabulous homes featured and pick their  favourites across the series. This series, the last to feature Hugh Wallace, highlights the significant contribution he made to the show over the years and the huge loss his passing is for his family and friends.”   

Caroline Shesgreen, Business Director at Dentsu Ireland said:  

“We are delighted to have secured the sponsorship of Home of the Year for our client, SIRO. Aligning SIRO’s fibre broadband with such a contextually relevant and much-loved programme represents a powerful strategic fit. With the programme’s highly engaged and loyal audience, this partnership provides an ideal platform to showcase SIRO’s high-quality broadband to viewers who value both exceptional homes and exceptional connectivity. As the show continues, it does so honouring the legacy of Hugh Wallace, whose creativity and warmth were central to its appeal.” 

Ruth Kennedy, Sponsorship Manager, RTÉ, said:
“RTÉ Media Sales is delighted to welcome SIRO as sponsor of Home of the Year. This upcoming series marks the final appearance of beloved judge Hugh Wallace, who had been part of the programme since its inception. Hugh will be deeply remembered for his warmth and compassion, his sharp intellect, and his remarkable expertise, along with the genuine connection he created with audiences across Ireland. The popular series, which showcases stunning Irish homes from around the country, continues to attract a loyal weekly audience of over 300,000 viewers. This partnership provides SIRO with a meaningful opportunity to connect with homeowners and viewers through a programme that celebrates the very best of Irish homes.”

(ENDS) 

Notes to the Editor:  

27 February 2026
For more information: Linda P. Shanahan, RTÉ Communications,  linda.pototzki@rte.ie

High-res version of image: https://we.tl/t-CVIP6xmAwL

Image caption: SIRO announced as sponsor Home of the Year on RTÉ One. Home of the Year Judge Amanda Bone pictured with SIRO CEO John Keaney.

Home of the Year is produced by ShinAwiL for RTÉ One.

Home of the Year returns on Tuesday, 3 March at 7pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, airing weekly for eight weeks.