At Your Service

Skid · 19-02-2012 9:51pm

MrsD007 wrote: »

To be fair, Ballymaloe is very closeby

Fair enough.

I wasn't aware of that

jos28 · 19-02-2012 9:52pm

Caraville wrote: »

I could be wrong but a woman that looked kind of like
Darina Allen was in that group that came to look at the house earlier. Although surely they would have pointed her out so I'm probably mistaken

It was Darina Allen alright

JONJO THE MISER · 19-02-2012 9:52pm

3 1/2 months to get cards printed

Lady Chatterton · 19-02-2012 9:52pm

I think that this couple might be better suited to making restoration programmes, something along the same lines as Kevin McCloud's "Grand Designs".

Skid · 19-02-2012 9:53pm

twirlagig wrote: »

John talks a lot of sense! Clever head on those shoulders!

John is the Brains of the Brothers, very shrewd guy.

Although Francis is a terrific salesman and 'people person'

twirlagig · 19-02-2012 9:54pm

The website is being handled by a professional, the business cards/literature are being handled by a professional - why were they using these as excuses when they wouldn't have even been involved with them?:rolleyes:

Anyway, rant over!

amdublin · 19-02-2012 9:56pm

Fab house...

amdublin · 19-02-2012 9:56pm

These pair don't want to run a business IMO.....

Sorry I know she got sick and all that....BUT.....

Skid · 19-02-2012 9:57pm

I like their Dog

Lady Chatterton · 19-02-2012 9:57pm

I wish them well, they seem like a lovely couple who have had to overcome alot!

Caraville · 19-02-2012 9:58pm

Their dog is just adorable!

JONJO THE MISER · 19-02-2012 9:58pm

Nice place to rent for xmas.

amdublin · 19-02-2012 9:58pm

MrsD007 wrote: »

I wish them well, they seem like a lovely couple who have had to overcome alot!

I wish them well. But I question if this will ever be ran like a proper business :rolleyes:

Skid · 19-02-2012 9:59pm

MrsD007 wrote: »

I wish them well, they seem like a lovely couple who have had to overcome alot!

I think you are right, their real passion was the restoration of the house rather than the desire to have guests in it.

At least this show will be a good advert for the place, looks like a lovely place for a break.

Caraville · 19-02-2012 10:00pm

I don't care what anyone says, we have some of the best accommodation in the world in this country. I know it can be a bit dearer but the standard of most places is really high. That house is fab, as are most places in Ireland's Blue Book that someone mentioned earlier.

Skid · 19-02-2012 10:03pm

If anyone from Kilmahon House reads this, the Facebook link on the front page of your website is dead.

Just trying to help

Eyepatch · 20-02-2012 12:57pm

I agree with most of the above opinions. I don't think they are going to bet the business up and running for some time. - if ever. the house is stunning and they are a lovely couple and dog, but they have had a lot to contend with. Wishing them all the best, whatever they do!

BTW - I love Francis! He really is hilarious! He and his brother are a great team. Very entertaining!

twirlagig · 26-02-2012 1:13am

This week sees John & Francis paying a visit to 'The Brosna Lodge' in Banagher, Co. Offaly, where owners Pat & Della Horan see the Brennan brothers do their magic.... Actually, I am really looking forward to this one (last episode in the series), as I've been there and I know, although not closely, the owners.

Mr.Crinklewood · 26-02-2012 9:31pm

It's on. Love this show.

Place looks manky. Hopefully the brothers sort it out.

amdublin · 26-02-2012 9:34pm

The bedrooms are bad

The bar and resto look good.

Diddler1977 · 26-02-2012 9:46pm

What age is the daughter?

amdublin · 26-02-2012 9:47pm

Francis has a lovely way with people

amdublin · 26-02-2012 9:49pm

Diddler1977 wrote: »

What age is the daughter?

18/19 I think?

Is she doing hotel management in college I wonder

Diddler1977 · 26-02-2012 9:50pm

Ah she's 21!

Dromquinna · 26-02-2012 9:52pm

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

Birdsong · 26-02-2012 9:53pm

They seem like a lovely family, the Brennans are great - so willing to share their knowledge

twirlagig · 26-02-2012 9:55pm

Dromquinna wrote: »

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

Great series! Well done on it! One of my favourite programmes, always look forward to it!:)

amdublin · 26-02-2012 9:56pm

Dromquinna wrote: »

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

Hi John!

Thanks for posting!!!!

Really enjoyed the series. Yourself and Francis are fantastic.

Great news that there will be another series.

Regards
Amdub

Diddler1977 · 26-02-2012 9:56pm

Dromquinna wrote: »

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

Thanks for the entertainment you have provided to us!

Well done to you both.

Lisha · 26-02-2012 10:00pm

Hi all,

its amazing what a bit of direction will do. REaaly like the new colours. Felt sad for them when daughter left for chicago. THat can be hard on people

I agree about John being very shrewd, and Francis always has me in knots, love him:D

Best of luck to them in Brosna lodge:)

Mr.Crinklewood · 26-02-2012 10:00pm

Dromquinna wrote: »

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

Would be great to have some live interaction next season. Any chance of a Twitter account to follow or deals at the places being shown.

themadchef · 26-02-2012 10:01pm

Yeah i'm glued to it. Great way about them. Local business needs to kick it up a gear, invest and keep up to date.

Must take alot of courage to call them in, but the rewards are evident. Fair play lads.

Callan57 · 26-02-2012 10:02pm

Dromquinna wrote: »

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

If we could package whatever you and Francis are on we'd be out of this recession before Paddy's Day!
The only reality TV prog I watch ... just love your practical down to earth attitude ... well done & keep it up.

26-02-2012 10:09pm

Absolute class programme.
You know we don't often see what's in front of us as we go along on a daily basis be it in business or even our own homes - a second set of eyes is what we need at times.

amdublin · 26-02-2012 10:09pm

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

Would be great to have some live interaction next season. Any chance of a Twitter account to follow or deals at the places being shown.

:eek:
Eh isn't this thread not a million times better than a Twitter account

I don't do the Twitter machine :mad:

roisinsotoole · 26-02-2012 10:34pm

Great show really enjoyed it, alot of people want an hour long show...hurry up n do more.. :-)))

Skid · 16-03-2012 7:20pm

Interesting article in The Evening Herald today. The Brennans have been approached by US and Canadian Television Stations about doing Shows over there.

They have turned down the offers, for now anyway. I think Failte Ireland should sign them up as Ambassadors and call in a few favours to get them more exposure over there. Getting Francis on some influential TV Shows in America would be worth more than any marketing campaign!

http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/us-wants-brennan-bros-but-theyre-too-busy-3052738.html

TV HOTELIERS John and Francis Brennan are in demand Stateside - but their commitments here means they have no time to start a US career.

The brothers are stars of huge RTE hit At Your Service.

And while they would love to have their own show in the US, the pair said they are too busy filming their hit programme here, coupled with running their own business in Kenmare.

The pair told the Herald that they have no time to take on further projects even though there has been interest in the pair in the US and Canada.

"There was talk of us doing the show in Canada, but it never happened. It's extremely time consuming to do a series and we've enough on our plate this year, so between everything, the timing is wrong," said John.

Interesting

"It would be lovely to have a programme in the US ... Francis would be great on telly over there and it is something we'd look at doing at some point - I think it would be interesting. But not at the moment," he revealed.

The brothers have already become a huge hit stateside, after their special four-day St Patrick's Day promotion in the famous Bergdorf Goodman store went down a treat with American shoppers this week.

"We had a concession in Harrods a few years ago around Patrick's Day and we tried in the past to get it in New York, but this was the year it all came together.

"We didn't expect to see it be such a hit, it wasn't thought to be this popular at all."

twirlagig · 26-03-2012 8:01pm

Just seen that it's on again at half 8 this evening on RTE1. A repeat but I never tire of watching it!

(The Strand Inn episode I think)

JonathanAnon · 26-03-2012 8:33pm

RTE continuity announcer is hoping that nobody will notice that it's a repeat...

timbertime · 26-03-2012 8:50pm

Where is the market they were promoting the new restaurant at?

technocrat · 26-03-2012 9:11pm

timbertime wrote: »

Where is the market they were promoting the new restaurant at?

Looks like the Milk Market in Limerick they have a farmers market there at weekends.

twirlagig · 09-09-2012 8:33pm

Only in the door five minutes - is this a new series?

amdublin · 09-09-2012 8:34pm

Hmmm. I am thinking that pink looks awfully familiar.

Could be a repeat

Skid · 09-09-2012 8:38pm

twirlagig wrote: »

Only in the door five minutes - is this a new series?

amdublin wrote: »

Hmmm. I am thinking that pink looks awfully familiar.

Could be a repeat

Yeah, it's a repeat. Wonder if they are doing a new series?

twirlagig · 09-09-2012 8:38pm

amdublin wrote: »

Hmmm. I am thinking that pink looks awfully familiar.

Could be a repeat

Sorry amdub ..... as i said I'm only in the door and everything seems to be back - Late Late, X Factor etc

Skid · 09-09-2012 8:43pm

Skid wrote: »

Yeah, it's a repeat. Wonder if they are doing a new series?

According to this page there will be a new series of 8 shows. Not sure when.

amdublin · 09-09-2012 8:43pm

Skid! :eek:

Of course it's coming back. Sure didn't John Brennan himself tell us it would be coming back

Dromquinna wrote: »

Dear all just a quick note to say I really enjoyed your comments on the show over the last 8 weeks. Boards.ie was great entertainment for us. Filming new series next week so you will have something to look forward to next winter. Thanks again. John B

Skid · 09-09-2012 8:46pm

amdublin wrote: »

Skid! :eek:

Of course it's coming back. Sure didn't John Brennan himself tell us it would be coming back

Ah, I forgot about that. Nice one, am.

Hopefully JB will drop in on us again this year (if that really is him)

amdublin · 09-09-2012 10:11pm

You're welcome Skid

I definitely think it was him. It sounds what I'd imagine him to say to us. Plus also I think Dromquina is the area where he has his Glamping venture/site/place.

They liked us

We entertained them! Aww shucks

Skid · 09-09-2012 10:35pm

amdublin wrote: »

You're welcome Skid

I definitely think it was him. It sounds what I'd imagine him to say to us. Plus also I think Dromquina is the area where he has his Glamping venture/site/place.

They liked us We entertained them! Aww shucks

It did sound very like John, to be fair. It is nice to know he read our comments.

I want a new spin off show this year, after the main programme. They could have cameras on John and Francis reading this thread and commenting on our posts. It would be them watching us watching them. 'At Your Keyboards' or something

"Would you look at that, Francis? - amdublin likes what we did with the reception area. She is normally very hard to impress. " etc

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