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24 Mar 2026

Donegal Victorian-style house to feature on RTÉ Home of the Year

Buncrana’s Josephine and Paul Dunleavy, who is from Dungloe, purchased a property in Manorcunningham in 2022, which they renovated and it will be shown on RTÉ Home of the Year

Donegal Victorian-style house to feature on RTÉ Home of the Year

Paul from Dungloe and Josephine from Buncrana relocated to Manorcunningham

A Victorian-style house in Donegal will be featured on the upcoming episode of RTÉ Home of the Year. 

Buncrana’s Josephine and Paul Dunleavy, who is from Dungloe, purchased a property in Manorcunningham in 2022. 

Having lived in Derry for 25 years, the couple wanted to return to Donegal. From there, they spent over three years working tirelessly to restore the Victorian property, salvaging and restoring antiques to remain authentic. 

The interiors will be revealed on Home of the Year on RTE One, Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00pm.

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