UK and Irish relations may be tense at the moment as a Brexit deal is negotiated, but we’re  remembering better times today, as we look back at the Queens historic visit to Ireland in 2011.

Former Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdom (2009-13), Bobby McDonagh joins us to recount his memories of the visit and its significance.

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