The Ford Transit proves a reliable vehicle for this Corkman's horticultural work

“It’s a workhorse. It’s not fancy — to me, it’s a basic, common Irish van. You can quote me there!”

Pádraig Ó Duinnín is telling me about the beauty of the Ford vehicles which he relies upon in his horticultural community outreach service on the outskirts of Cork city.

He and his colleague, Micheál O’Connor, are community gardeners who offer occupational skills training, helping with The Garden Café in Blackpool and in a community woodwork shop.