Out the Gap

It's a long way to Tipperary for New Zealander, Courtney Brodie! Support the podcast: www.buymeacoffee.com/OUTtheGappodcast Join Courtney as she chats to Noel whilst out and about on the farm in south Tipperary. We hear about life growing up on a sheep and cattle farm on the north island of New Zealand. We find out about her experiences working on farms in Ireland and of how she loves travelling in Europe. We also get a great insight into her fantastic adventure working on a large cattle station in northwest Australia and also what it was like to get a taste of the Australian harvest. Email the podcast; [email protected]  FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Imstagram; @outthegappodcast      

Who exactly are the 'Scallion eaters'?! - join us for a farm visit in the east of the country. Suppport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast On our latest episode we visit Joe Nolan in County Carlow and chat about everything from converting to an organic system to the joy of working Border Collies.  We discuss how Joe has left the world of finance behind in order to return to full time farming and we also meet his beloved pedigree Charollais sheep, the 'Kilconnor Flock'. During this episode we also get a glimpse into Joe's love for soccer, especially the 'League of Ireland' and we also delve into his rich family history in the Carlow area. It was a privilige to walk the farm and chat to Joe on a beautiful Autumn day. Contact us: Email; [email protected] FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast

  Fishing, smoking, sea and the art of filleting - a visit to The Connemara Smokehouse. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast On a Summer's evening on the west coast of Ireland we meet Graham Roberts of, 'The Connemara Smokehouse', www.smokehouse.ie . Graham is very passionate about what himself and the family produce in their unique business here on the coast of Connemara which focuses on the art of traditionally smoking Atlantic seafood for the last forty or so years. We chat everything from his family history in the fishing industry, to what they have evolved their business into today. We follow the drying and smoking process right through, aswell as touching on the family's new venture into the on-site coffee business. I really enjoyed visiting and chatting with Graham and I hope you, the listener enjoy listening. Get in touch: Email; [email protected] Insta; @outthegappodcast FB; Out the Gap podcast page

Overlooking the valley of Slievenamon in the heart of the 'Golden Vale' , Nicholas Ryan farms tillage and beef alongside his father, James.   Support the podcast! https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Join Nicholas and I as we take a walk around this lovely farm which abounds with beautiful old hedgerow trees which are home to many birds including the Barn Owl and we visit the site of the ruins of the medieval church and castle which are still visible today. We hear about the system they operate on their mixed enterprise farm, the work Nicholas is involved in to promote biodiversity with the upcoming Clonmel Show and also get a glimpse into his business, 'Golden Vale Research' as well as hearing about his childhood on the family farm and where he ended up before he made the decision to return home. Get in touch; Email; [email protected] FB; Out the Gap podcast Instagram; @outthegappodcast