RTE viewers were reaching for the tissues during last nights episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland where a wheelchair bound got her dream home.
Dublin mum Laura Costello suffered a suspected amniotic fluid embolism while she was pregnant with her fourth child in June 2020.
Since then Laura has been rehabilitating in the National Rehabilitation Hospital where she had to relearn to walk.
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She was tragically left unable to walk and partially paralysed and now relies on a wheelchair.
The group of DIY SOS team, including presenter Baz Ashmawy, took to transforming the family's Santry home to suit her needs - in just nine days.
The works included adding a lift so Laura could access the upstairs of the home and, crucially, read her children bed time stories.
The show also featured her ever-devoted husband, David, who took care of their five children whiel Laura was rehabilitating.
After Laura, David and the kids saw there new home and thanked the volunteers who did the work out of the kindness of their hearts, there wasn't a dry eye left in the country.
One viewer said: "Laura is inspirational. Love these Costello kids. David is some man for one man. There are no words for the generosity of the volunteers and providers on the gorgeous accessible home in Santry. UP THE DUBZ".
Another posted on social media: "What a gorgeous couple and family. #DIYSOS has me in floods this evening. Such a brilliant programme. Love Baz".
A third wrote: "It brought tears to us all here. Such wonderful Teamwork for #Laura #DIYSos".
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