After readers of influential travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller voted to give County Laois luxury 5 star Ballyfin Demesne Hotel the accolade of being the No.1 hotel on the planet, we spoke to its general manager Damien Bastia about the prestigious award.

He tells us more about the hotel, including its history and we find out how the staff reacted to the unexpected announcement.

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