New series of Room to Improve kicks off in Mayo

THE new series of Room to Improve sees architect Dermot Bannon returning with four new designs for four incredible properties.

This year's show kicks off in Mayo on Sunday night on RTÉ One at 9.30 p.m. with a visit to Charlestown, where Karen Mulligan is attempting to turn a derelict building into her dream home.

Other locations in this year's series include Palmerstown in Dublin, Aughris in Sligo and North Strand in Dublin.

Claire Irwin return as quantity surveyor this year. With soaring materials costs around the country and budgets being pushed, Claire has to work harder to make sure everyone gets their dream home on budget and on time.

To achieve this, Claire will have to keep Dermot on his toes.