Pricing announcement

Bord Gáis Energy to sponsor Build Your Own Home

Build Your Own Home is back for a second series and will be proudly sponsored by Bord Gáis Energy.  The brand-new six-part series follows the trials and tribulations of homeowners from across Ireland and continues on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 9:35 pm on Wednesday 8th October.

 The new series charts the mammoth challenges faced by the participants as they set out to build and renovate their own dilapidated homes under the watchful eye of master builder and building teacher, Harrison Gardner.    

Over days, weeks and months of hard labour, the homeowners are taught and mentored by Harrison, an Australian and Clare-based eco-builder and sustainability teacher, who believes that anyone can learn how to build. Harrison supports the families, shares his expertise and teaches homeowners to build or renovate their own dream home on a budget. In this series, Harrison tutors the island community of Clare Island, who under his watchful eye transform a run-down community centre into a tourist-ready facility in the most idyllic of settings. 

The sponsorship deal with Bord Gáis Energy includes 108 Bord Gáis Energy credited stings airing across RTÉ One and RTÉ One +1, as well as during series repeats. It also covers live broadcasts on RTÉ Player, all available catch-up episodes, and sponsor logos on all dedicated promos across television and social media channels.

Meadhbh Quinn, Marketing Director at Bord Gáis Energy said: “Building a new home is one of life’s biggest investments, and we want homeowners to make informed choices about their energy future from day one. Through our sponsorship of Build Your Own Home, Bord Gáis Energy is able to showcase how modern energy solutions – from smart home technology to renewable options – can be seamlessly integrated into new builds, helping families create homes that are not only beautiful, but efficient and sustainable. We want to empower customers with the knowledge and resources they need to build smarter, live better and reduce their environmental footprint for generations to come.”

 Peter Flanagan, Business Director at WPP Media said: “We are always on the lookout for sponsorships that have a rich alignment in content and target audience, and this sponsorship is a perfect demonstration of this. WPP Media are delighted to broker this sponsorship agreement and look forward to seeing it come to life across RTÉ One and RTÉ Player over the next six weeks.” 

Ruth Kennedy, RTÉ Sponsorship Manager said: “RTÉ Media Sales are thrilled to welcome Bord Gáis Energy as sponsor of Build Your Own Home. This partnership is a perfect fit, as the series offers audiences the knowledge and confidence to create their own homes on a budget with Harrison Gardner’s expert guidance. This collaboration strengthens the sponsorship, offering audiences an authentic and meaningful connection between the two brands and we look forward to a successful partnership.”