Have the French bed bugs made their way to Ireland.

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A brief history of garden making with Diarmuid Gavin

How long have we had this curious human instinct to choose a piece of ground, enclose it, plant it, and care for it? And how have the ideas behind gardens evolved over the past ten thousand years? Joining Pat to discuss is Diarmuid Gavin, award-winning garden designer joined Pat ...  Show more

Jessica Woodlock reports from London for St Patrick’s Day

While all eyes might be on the White House for St Patrick’s Day this year, celebrations are already underway around the world. For the first time ever, every Government minister is travelling abroad to mark the occasion. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock spoke with the Tánaiste in Lo ...  Show more

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