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Two bells have been exchanged between Bangor and Bobbio in Italy in the name of the legendary - and hugely influential - Bangor Monk Columbanus, to commemorate the 1400th anniversary of his death. We hear from tourism Officer, Alex Irvine, who says it's an important first step in developing the Christian heritage of North Down.

One of our finest country homes lies on the main Belfast to Bangor Road, famed for it's walled gardens and landscaped grounds, all 200 acres of them. With a special food, craft and garden fair taking place, the grounds are open for one day only. We hear from Fergus Thompson, the head gardener, and Karen Kane, one of the managers.

Helen Mark meets flower arranger James Burnside in Garvagh ahead of the Drumachose Flower festival in the Limavady region.

Newry Canal was the first summit level canal to be built in Ireland or Great Britain and the Inland Waterways Association plan to develop that summit level stretch. The gates are now ready but as Peter Maxwell explains, getting them installed is easier said than done.