A Kilkenny businessman is off to meet the Queen.
Paul Whitnell moved to London 2 years ago where he set up the British & Irish Trading Alliance that has since been responsible for numerous large trade deals.
Now following a royal invitation, Paul is off to Buckingham Palace later this month as the Queen asked to meet Irish business people living in England ahead of President Michael D Higgins visit.
Speaking to KCLR he said he has been fully briefed on what to expect and is really looking forward to it.