At Your Service (TV series)
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| At Your Service | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Francis Brennan John Brennan |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Around Ireland |
| Production company | Waddell Media |
| Distributor | RTÉ |
| Release | |
| Original network | RTÉ One |
| Original release | September 2008 – present |
At Your Service is an Irish makeover television programme, the first series of which was broadcast (in eight parts) on RTÉ One in 2008. It is a creation of Waddell Media, who are behind How Long Will You Live? and Looking For Love.[1]
Presented by expert hotelier brothers Francis and John Brennan of the five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry, the premise of the show is that business makeovers are given by the duo to B&Bs, guesthouses and small hotels across Ireland. The advice given covers various aspects of management, including staffing, catering arrangements, menus, room inspections and indoor and outdoor redecoration.
Francis is responsible for the main inspection, whilst John investigates financial issues, searches for new marketing opportunities and advises on how to develop in the future. Francis is particularly known for his meticulous attention to detail.[2]
Broadcast history
The first episode of the original series aired on 4 September 2008, whilst the final episode of that series aired on 23 October 2008.
At Your Service later returned for a second series.[3]
The Brennans appeared together on chat show Tubridy Tonight on 18 October 2008.[4]
There have since been further series.
The Brennans appeared together on The Saturday Night Show in January 2011.[5]
Episode list
Series 1
| Date of original airing | Venue revamped | Details |
| 4 September 2008 | Hayden's Hotel, County Wicklow | [6] |
| 11 September 2008 | The Ravine Hotel, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare | [7] |
| 18 September 2008 | The Beach Haven House and Hotel, Tramore, County Waterford | [8] |
| 25 September 2008 | Lahinch Golf Lodge, Lahinch, County Clare | [9] |
| 2 October 2008 | Tara Green B&B, Shannon, County Clare. | [10] |
| 9 October 2008 | The Rectory, Shannon Harbour, County Offaly | [11] |
| 16 October 2008 | Glenribbeen Lodge, Lismore, County Waterford | [12] |
| 23 October 2008 | Cherryville House, County Kildare | [13]
Revisits were carried out for the 'Revisited' series at[14] Episode 1 Lahinch Golf Lodge, Co. Clare. Episode 2 Glenribbeen Lodge, Co. Waterford. Episode 3 The Rectory, Co. Offaly. Episode 4 The Ravine Hotel, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare Episode 5 Poulaphouca House, Co. Wicklow. Episode 6 Beach Haven House and Hostel Co. Waterford. |
Series 2
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Creedon's Hotel, Co. Cork |
| Episode 2 | Skylon Hotel, Co. Dublin |
| Episode 3 | Portfinn Lodge & Fjord Restaurant, Co. Galway |
| Episode 4 | Roundwood House, Co Laois |
| Episode 5 | Kincora House, Co. Clare |
| Episode 6 | Coral Gables Guest House, Rosslare, Co. Wexford |
| Episode 7 | Rockview Hotel, Co. Sligo |
| Episode 8 | Smarmore Castle, Co. Louth |
Series 3
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Lough Key House, Co. Roscommon |
| Episode 2 | The Royal Valentia, Co. Kerry |
| Episode 3 | Ouvane Falls, Co. Cork |
| Episode 4 | The Strand, Co. Clare |
| Episode 5 | The Blue Door, Co. Wexford |
| Episode 6 | Beirnes of Battlebridge Caravan & Camping Park, Co. Roscommon |
| Episode 7 | Phoenix Park House, Co. Dublin |
| Episode 8 | The Windsor Inn, Co. Cork |
Series 4
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | The Phoenix, Co. Kerry |
| Episode 2 | Harbour House, Co. Wexford |
| Episode 3 | The Strand Inn, Co.Waterford |
| Episode 4 | Crossogue House and Equestrian Centre, Co. Tipperary |
| Episode 5 | The Olde Glenbeigh Hotel, Co. Kerry |
| Episode 6 | Sean Collins and Sons Bar, Co. Limerick |
| Episode 7 | Kilmahon House, Co. Cork |
| Episode 8 | The Brosna Lodge Hotel, Co. Offaly |
Series 5
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Coolanowle Country House and B&B Co. Carlow |
| Episode 2 | Hayden's Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway |
| Episode 3 | St Helen's Bay Golf Club, Rosslare, Co. Wexford |
| Episode 4 | Riverrun Cottages/Paddy's Bar, Terryglass, Co. Tipperary |
| Episode 5 | The United Arts Club, Co. Dublin |
| Episode 6 | The Old Imperial Hotel, Youghal, Co. Cork |
| Episode 7 | Rossnaree House, Slane, Co. Meath |
| Episode 8 | Kerry Coast Inn, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry |
Series 6
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Breathnach's, Coachford, Co. Cork |
| Episode 2 | Beaulieu House, Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Episode 3 | Millstreet Country Park, Co. Cork |
| Episode 4 | Oranmore Castle, Co. Galway |
| Episode 5 | Tinahely Farm Shop, Co. Wicklow |
| Episode 6 | Django's Hostel, Cloughjordan & Cloughjordan Eco Village, County Tipperary |
| Episode 7 | New Park Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway |
| Episode 8 | West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare |
Series 7
(Broadcast January - March 2015)[20]
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Ballyhannon House Riding School, Quin, Co. Clare |
| Episode 2 | McGarrigle's Restaurant, Bundoran, Co. Donegal |
| Episode 3 | Milltown House, Dingle, Co. Kerry |
| Episode 4 | Sherkin North Shore, Sherkin Island, Co. Cork |
| Episode 5 | Annesbrook House, Duleek, Co. Meath |
| Episode 6 | The Beach Hotel, Mullaghmore, Co. Sligo |
| Episode 7 | Riversdale, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim |
| Episode 8 | Termonfeckin, Co. Louth |
Series 8
(Broadcast in January - February 2016)[20]
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Caroline Workman, Self-Catering Cottages, Co. Louth |
| Episode 2 | McCarthy's Pub, Restaurant and Undertaker, Co. Tipperary |
| Episode 3 | Curraghchase Caravan & Camping Park, Co. Limerick |
| Episode 4 | Nuala's, Co. Clare |
| Episode 5 | Hazelwood Lodge, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare |
| Episode 6 | Bluestack Community Centre & Hostel, Drimarone, Co. Donegal |
| Episode 7 | Twin Trees Hotel, Ballina, Co. Mayo |
| Episode 8 | Old Monastery Hostel, Letterfrack, Co. Galway |
Series 9
(Broadcast April - May 2017)
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Killarney View House, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
| Episode 2 | Burtown House & Gardens, Athy, Co. Kildare |
| Episode 3 | Grange Villa Country House, Fethard on Sea, Co. Wexford |
| Episode 4 | Crookedwood House, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath |
| Episode 5 | Wolfe Tones na Sionna GAA Club, Shannon, Co. Clare |
| Episode 6 | Waterside Guesthouse & Restaurant, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny |
| Episode 7 | Portree House, Waterford City, Co. Waterford |
| Episode 8 | Ted's Bar, Cashel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo |
Series 10
(Broadcast April - May 2018)
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Shankill Castle, Paulstown, Co Kilkenny |
| Episode 2 | Kiersey's Bar and Tearoom, Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford |
| Episode 3 | Lakeside Hostel, Augnacliffe, Co Longford |
| Episode 4 | Shore Acre Caravan Park, Tralee, Co Kerry |
| Episode 5 | Carrick Court Hotel, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan |
| Episode 6 | Lisdoonvarna Failte, Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare |
| Episode 7 | The Hideout, Kilcullen, Co Kildare |
| Episode 8 | Dunmurry Springs Golf Club, Dunmurry Springs, Co Kildare |
Series 11
(Broadcast April - May 2019)
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | Irish Military Museum, Starinagh, Co Meath |
| Episode 2 | Carrick Camping, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim |
| Episode 3 | Loftus Hall, Hook Peninsula, Co Wexford |
| Episode 4 | Vaughans, Kilfenora, Co Clare |
| Episode 5 | Limerick Travel, Limerick City, Co Limerick |
| Episode 6 | Loughcrew Estate, Co Meath |
| Episode 7 | Tracey's shop, Limerick City, Co Limerick |
| Episode 8 | Lough Lannagh Holiday Village, Co Mayo |
Series 12
(Broadcast July - August 2022)
| Episode Number | Venue revamped |
| Episode 1 | K2Alpacas, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co Wicklow |
| Episode 2 | The Smugglers Inn, Waterville, Co Kerry |
| Episode 3 | Dunmore East Holiday & Golf Resort, Co Waterford |
| Episode 4 | Sweeney’s Hotel, Dungloe, Co. Donegal |
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