Meet the Speakers
David Domoney
Renowned author, broadcaster, and Chartered Horticulturist David Domoney is set to lead the talks at Garden Show Ireland this year as the event’s new ambassador. Best known for his work on ITV’s Love Your Garden and This Morning, David brings a wealth of expertise, boasting 36 RHS medals and a personal honor from Prince Edward for excellence in horticulture.
At the show, David will host a series of engaging talks inspired by his bestselling books My House Plant Changed My Life and Plants with Superpowers. Enjoy daily talks exploring plants with extraordinary abilities and a 30 minute masterclass designed to make your a houseplant expert. There will also be an opportunity to meet David during book signings and Q&As after each talk.
As well as his expertise, David will also be bringing some exciting new show elements including his Garden in Glass exhibition, featuring an array of miniature ecosystems, from bottle gardens to terrariums. He has also rallied 40 local groups to take part in the Wheelbarrow Garden Challenge, where they will each create a movie-themed garden inside a wheelbarrow.
I am delighted to be the show ambassador for Garden Show Ireland 2025. Having visited the beautiful Antrim Castle Gardens on several occasions, it’s going to be a real pleasure to be there at the show in June, which celebrates the fascinating world of plants.
Marie Staunton
Garden Show Ireland is delighted to welcome Marie Staunton back to the main stage where she will lead several talks alongside Paul Smyth, including:
- The Basics of Gardening – How to develop a garden from scratch
- Gardening in Pots – How to make pots and planters the main feature in small spaces
She will also be providing her advice during the “Ask the Gardener” segment alongside Paul Smyth and Niall Gardens.
After 25 years working in the fashion industry and taking part in one of the biggest charity fashion shows with the likes of Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Helena Christensen, Marie Staunton made the decision to follow her passion – she completed a degree in horticulture in 2007, which she considers to be one of the best decisions she’s ever made.
She has since featured on gardening podcasts and on the Today with Claire Byrne show on RTÉ Radio 1. She has also lectured in gardening and gives practical classes in plant propagation to horticultural societies all over Ireland.
Paul Smyth
Passionate plantsman, author, and gardener Paul Smyth is back! With experience ranging from rare plant hunting in Vietnam to transforming RHSI Bellefield into a thriving learning hub, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
This year, he teams up with Marie Staunton for engaging talks, including:
- The Basics of Gardening – How to develop a garden from scratch
- Gardening in Pots – How to make pots and planters the main feature in small spaces
He will joining the “Ask the Gardener” panel, hosted by Pamela Ballentine, discussing how you can plant a garden to give interest all year round.
Niall McCauley
Irish gardener Niall McCauley, creator of Niall Gardens, inspires over 75,000 followers on YouTube and Instagram with his passion for accessible, rewarding gardening.
A presenter on Ireland: AM, writer for The Irish Garden, and contributor to ITV and RTÉ, he won the Garden Media Guild’s Alan Titchmarsh New Talent Award in 2022.
Garden Show Ireland is excited to welcome him to the show for his first time as a speaker this year. Catch his talk, The Magic Mix: Planting with Purpose and Diversity, where he shares how to blend edibles, ornamentals, and pollinator-friendly plants for a thriving, beautiful garden.
Niall will join Paul and Marie for the “Ask the Gardener!” segment, hosted by Pamela Ballantine MBE, where they will share their expertise on creating gardens with year-round appeal and answer all your gardening questions.