Tribute to Hugh Wallace by Laois Great House Revival participant
Sadness at sudden death of RTÉ presenter and architect and Home of the Year judge
A Laois participant in RTÉ's The Great House Revival show with architect Hugh Wallace has shared her fond memories of him, in the wake of the sad news of his death.
Hugh Wallace, member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday night, November 30.
She shared her tribute to the Leinster Express / Laois Live.
"I feel so fortunate to have got to know Hugh during our renovation project on and off camera - I have such fond memories of our time filming together during Covid.
The late Hugh Wallace.
A statement made on behalf of Hugh Wallace's family describes his passion, creativity and warmth.
"Hugh was a director and co-founder of architecture firm, Douglas Wallace Consultants and was widely known and admired for his work as the presenter of RTÉ’s The Great House Revival and as a judge on Home of the Year. His passion, creativity and warmth touched colleagues, audiences, and his many, many friends across the country.
"Hugh’s husband, Martin Corbett has called for privacy at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Martin and Hugh’s family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."