A day in the life of The Shelbourne: ‘The answer is always yes – I once drove to Swords to get coconut water for Bruno Mars’

As the historic hotel celebrates 200 years, five of our Weekend magazine writers check in to find out what it takes to work at a five-star – from feeding the Irish rugby team to stripping sheets, dealing with badly behaved celebs and lavish guest requests

Noel Sheehan reflects on his years as a porter at The Shelbourne

Katy McGuinness, Alex Meehan, Orla Neligan, Kirsty Blake Knox and Pól Ó Conghaile

The grand dame of St Stephen’s Green opened in 1824. 200 years later, we go behind the scenes to experience a day in the life of Dublin’s famous five-star – from feeding the Irish rugby team to stripping sheets in its suites, badly behaved celebs and lavish guest requests...

Katy McGuinness joins the early-morning kitchen crew for breakfast service