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It’s been the highlight of every Sunday night for the past 6 weeks, for one glorious hour at the end of the weekend the nation collectively came together on Twitter to share their opinions on walls, windows, secret doors and Dermot’s favourite… open plan living areas. 

RTÉ's Room To Improve has become somewhat of a national institution – after all, there's nothing like a bit of begrudgery to bring the community together. 

To ease the Dermot Bannon shaped void in our life, we present to you the top 3 most Tweeted about episodes, so you can relive the magic of one of the most iconic series yet. 

1. Coming in at the number one spot it's Katie and Padraig from the farm in Tipperary.  

It was drama from the get-go with this pair, and with a number of clashes over the benefits of an open plan house wreacking havoc on the build, a nation united in Dermot's favour. 

2. Who could forget Christine and her massive wish list? 

This episode was without a doubt one of the most talked about moments of Irish television this year, with viewers flocking to Twitter to give their two cents. 

3. And last but not least, in third place is the nation's favourite couple, Daniel and Majella. 

We learned a lot about one of our national treasures – namely his love of secret doorways and luxury ensuits. 

As what is arguably the show's greatest series comes to end, you can catch up on all the best moments during this weekend's highlights episode on RTÉ. 

Until next year! 

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It's no secret that we Irish just LOVE to complain.

Whether we're talking about the weather, moaning about the price of Dairy Milks or quietly questioning how Mary down the road was able to afford a brand new BMW – we'll always find something to give out about.

Begrudgery is just something that's in our blood, and judging by Twitter's reaction to last night's Room to Improve on RTÉ, that isn't going to change any time soon.

This week's instalment of the beloved home improvement programme saw Dermot Bannon travel to Fermoy, Co Cork to help Dave and Susie bring their family home up to spec with the addition of a gym, spa, sauna and separate entrance for the dog – you know yourself.

Being the nosey little sods that we are, viewers immediately began to question how on earth the couple were able to afford such luxuries.

In reality, the couple probably worked hard for to save their pennies – but do you think the Irish public would accept such logic? – Not a hope!

Check out some of our favourite reactions:

But, there were some people who were able to put the envy to one side and congratulate the couple on their achievements. 

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Last night's episode of Room To Improve saw Dermot travel around the country to revisit houses he's worked on in the previous series.

And while we all love Dermot's fiery approach with his clients, Michael was the man that stole hearts all over the country.

But, if you watched the episode with subtitles, you were definitely in for a laugh.

Yes, while our favourite architect was laughing at a joke Michael's carer made, subtitles arose which said… Wait for it… "Dermot in a hoop laughing."

One woman picked this up on Twitter, and we have to agree – the subtitles were more Irish than Guinness and Tayto put together.

And while we were laughing our asses off at that, the rest of Ireland weren't too happy about it being the last episode of the series. AND it won't be back until "the beginning of next year." Noooo…

Ah Dermot, thanks for the laughs. We'll see you next year.

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If you were hoping for some relaxing pre-Oscars viewing when you tuned into Room To Improve last night, you went to the wrong place.

Sinéad and George were expecting a labour of love after purchasing their dream home, a 170-year-old coach house in Maynooth, but once work actually began everything seemed to fall apart.

There's no denying the house was downright gorgeous from the outside, but inside things weren't quite so perfect.

We got our first alarm bell when Sinéad and George revealed the shower randomly placed in their front hall:

 

However it was when the first tentative steps of the building process began that Sinéad and George received a pretty swift blow to all their plans. 

There was wet rot everywhere. And we mean EVERYWHERE. The roof, the kitchen… even their toddler son Daniel's bedroom:

 

As building went on, it seemed poor Sinéad and George couldn't catch a break. Dermot's entire plan had to be re-done after a full roof replacement blew three-quarters of the €180k budget.

And there was talk of a 'foul smell' due to dampness.

 

Basically everyone watching vowed NEVER to buy their own house:

 

In the end though, it all worked out…

 

There was even a double-height ceiling – Dermot's fave:

 

And while the house looked FAB, it was Sinéad's glam red hair that really stole the show.

Total hair envy.

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Room To Improve always offers up a tonne of Twitter fodder, from building plans going massively over-budget to couples speaking to each other through gritted teeth about French windows as the cameras roll merrily on.

But last night's episode was a little different. For once, there was nothing to make fun of.

The build went smoothly, the finished house was gorgeous, and the homeowners were a total delight. So much so, in fact, that Mel and Aoife gave Twitter total relationship envy.

They were just so HAPPY with the whole process…

 

That enthusiasm!

 

They didn't seem bothered by things going over-budget, or that their three-bed semi detached house in Baldoyle cost them a whopping €770,000 in total.

 

Or the fact that they had to move in with Aoife's parents for FAR longer than planned. Though why would they? Aoife's mam and dad were downright amazing too.

 

All in all, Mel and Aoife definitely take home the title of Most Agreeable Couple Ever.

 

But when it comes to feeling the love Cormac the builder wasn't left out in the cold either:

 

Sadly though, he's taken:

We're already excited for next week's episode.

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The second episode of the brand new series only aired last night – but it appears that much of the nation is already firmly hooked on Room To Improve.

And while a week ago the hit RTE show prompted plenty #teamMotherinlaw discussion, yesterday folk were more focused on THAT concrete wall.

Given pride of place in owner Ian Callaghan's living room at his newly acquired Co Louth abode, the grey slab seemed to be loved and loathed in equal measure by viewers. 

Also catching the attention of viewers was brooding British Airways pilot Ian, who bought the 1930s property last year and renovated it with the help of his girlfriend, Claire Moore.

And it seems that 31-year-old Ian is more than just a handsome face: he was hailed as a hero last year when his place went on FIRE on the runway in Las Vegas. 

With some 180 passengers and crew on board his Boeing 777-200 aircraft, he and Captain Chris Henkey safely evacuated the plane when one of the engines burst into flames shortly after take-off. 

Afterwards, authorities in the US praised the duo for their quick-thinking and calm demeanour.

Claire, who had been dating Ian for more than a year when the frightening incident happened last September, told the Irish Mirror at the time: "I have flown with him loads of times so I know how confident and competent he is and what he did in Vegas just confirmed all that."

Meanwhile, a cartoon depicting how each episode of Room To Improve pans out it currently doing the rounds on social media.

Created by Dublin-based artist Twisted Doodles, the illustration includes a nod to budget woes and colour clashes, before wrapping up with Dermot desperating asking: "Why don't people listen to me?"

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