My Life with explorer Pat Falvey: I brought a polar bear through customs

"He now accompanies me to primary schools across Ireland as a learning tool to educate children about global warming."

Explorer and adventurer Pat Falvey at his home in Beaufort, Co Kerry. Picture Dan Linehan

It was an unusual introduction and one Irish customs staff will likely recall for years to come.

“Yes, that’s right, I have a polar bear to declare.”