diff --git a/src/org/yaaic/irc/IRCService.java b/src/org/yaaic/irc/IRCService.java
index b778d95..4b8fab0 100644
--- a/src/org/yaaic/irc/IRCService.java
+++ b/src/org/yaaic/irc/IRCService.java
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ public class IRCService extends Service
      * This is a wrapper around the new stopForeground method, using the older
      * APIs if it is not available.
      */
-    private void stopForegroundCompat(int id)
+    public void stopForegroundCompat(int id)
     {
     	foreground = false;
     	
@@ -321,6 +321,16 @@ public class IRCService extends Service
 		return connection;
 	}
 	
+	/**
+	 * Does the service keep a connection object for this server?
+	 * 
+	 * @return true if there's a connection object, false otherwise
+	 */
+	public boolean hasConnection(int serverId)
+	{
+		return connections.containsKey(serverId);
+	}
+	
 	/**
 	 * Check status of service
 	 */