Ash dieback was first detected in the Republic of Ireland in October 2012 on plants imported from continental Europe. The disease is now prevalent throughout most of the island of Ireland and is likely to cause the death of the majority of the ash trees over the next two decades.

Are we witnessing the end of the ash tree in Ireland? Pat discussed this with Simon White Chairman of the Limerick andthe Tipperary Woodland Owners and also  David Dowling  Hurley maker in Kilkenny The Star Hurley.