At Your Service

The first episode features Rita Malone from Poulaphouca House, Co. Wicklow. Rita is unsure which direction the business should be taking and has toyed with the idea of creating a gourmet restaurant to attract new trade.

The second episode features Nellie O'Boyle from The Ravine Hotel, Lisdoonvarna. Nellie knows that the hotel is in need of a makeover but doesn't know where to start.

The third episode features Avery and Niamh Coryell of Beach Haven House and Hostel in Tramore, Co. Waterford. In addition to running their eight bedroom B & B and thirty one bed hostel, they are in the process of building six studio apartments.

The fourth episode features Conor Tuohy who runs the Lahinch Golf Lodge in Co. Clare. Though nominally a Golf Lodge, Conor has seen his market change as Lahinch's popularity as a surfing destination increases.

The fifth episode features Wieslawa O'Brien from Tara Green B&B in Shannon, Co. Clare. Her business has been badly hit by strong competition from new hotels in the area.

The sixth episode features Nancy O'Hara from the Rectory in Shannon Harbour, Co. Offaly, whose business, with no sign and no web site, is indeed part of 'The Hidden Ireland'.

The seventh episode features Els Jongejans and Peter O'Connor, proprietors of Glenribbeen Lodge, Lismore, Co. Waterford who aim to create a truly eco-friendly B&B.

The eighth episode features Ruby Johnston from Cherryville House in Kildare. Can Francis and John convince Ruby that her farmhouse needs to be upgraded to better suit the needs of the 21st century traveller, whilst retaining its homely feel?