RTÉ’s new agriculture and environment correspondent George Lee was a big hit at the Ploughing, as were his energetic reports that oozed enthusiasm for the event.

However, the Dealer felt some sympathy for George on the final day when An Taoiseach arrived. Just prior to the press conference, the Dealer overheard a conversation between George and a bubbly TV3 reporter.

Moments before the Taoiseach arrived to answer media questions at the NPA’s headquarters, she asked George: “This must be really awkward for you ... have you spoken to Enda since ...?

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“I have,” George duly replied. “Not in this kind of setting, but I have.”

Come press conference time, if George had any lingering feelings for his ex, they certainly didn’t show.