‘I remember the devastation’ – Diarmuid Gavin on guilt over his brother’s road death, and his links with Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy

Diarmuid Gavin is obsessive about his work. Photo: Kevin Scott

Niamh Horan

Diarmuid Gavin will never forget his beloved younger brother who died aged five. But the famous gardener believes he has finally overcome the feelings of guilt surrounding his tragic death and the “devastation” it caused his family.

Gavin was six years old when he and his little brother Conor were crossing the road to school. For some unknown reason, Conor suddenly ran back across the road — and was hit by a car.