Meet the Speakers
David Domoney
Renowned author, broadcaster and Chartered Horticulturist David Domoney is set to lead the talks at Home and Garden Show Ireland again this year as one of the event’s ambassadors.
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 of which the topics will be announced soon. There will also be an opportunity to meet David during book signings and Q&As after each talk.
Suzanne Garuda
We are delighted to announce that award-winning interior designer Suzanne Garuda will be joining us this year as a Show Ambassador.
You may recognise Suzanne from her stunning work on Andy Murray’s Cromlix House Hotel in Dunblane or from her inspiring design transformations on DIY SOS. Renowned for her refined aesthetic and creative vision, Suzanne brings a wealth of expertise in luxury interiors.
Throughout the event, Suzanne will be sharing her professional design insights, meeting some of her prized craftsmen and discussing the latest trends in high-end interiors,helping visitors discover inspiration to elevate their own spaces.
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, that will be announced soon.
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.
Jane Rea
Home and Garden Show Ireland is very excited to have Jane Rea on board for this year’s show! Known for her business, ‘Forage and Faff’ and her BBC Show ‘Bloomin Wild’, Jane will be a refreshing new addition to this years event. Through her experience of living on a farm, she will be sharing her vast knowledge on topics such as foraging, gardening and crafts through a series of fun demonstrations and workshops throughout the event.
Everything about the ethos of Forage and Faff comes from a childhood on a hill farm, from the food we ate, the people we gathered with and the places we turned to for seasonal nourishment, style and joy. It’s a privilege to share this wild setting and a warm welcome with you, joining in the simple act of intentionally creating with and gathering around whatever is growing in the hedgerows or out on the hill this month. There’s a sweetness in every season, and it’s my joy to help you find the space to share in it.
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.
Home and Garden Show Ireland is excited to welcome him back to the show as a speaker this year. Niall will only be attending Friday so make sure to come along on 12 June so you don’t miss him.
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.
Marie Staunton
We are pleased to welcome Marie Staunton back to the main stage where she will lead several talks alongside Paul Smyth.
She will also be providing her advice during the “Ask the Gardener” segment alongside Paul Smyth.
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.