Join our guest, Colin Pettigrew as he chats about a life spent working in the New Zealand high country where a lot of the stock work was done from the back of a horse! Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast In this episode we hear about Colin and Lorraine's married life managing a large sheep, beef and deer operation in a remote area of the north island. We also hear of their time spent in Ireland and about their later life managing a research farm for Lincoln university on the south island. And we also answer the BIG question, do farmers ever truly retire?! Colin is a passionate man about livestock and about the industry in which he has worked all his life and after nearly twenty years it was great to meet up with him once again. Thanks for listening! Get in touch: nbclancy@hotmail.com Follow our podcast(and farming) adventures on Facebook and Instagram on; OUT THE GAP podcast.
Join Noel and farmer, Tomas McCarthy as they spend an afternoon out and about on the side of Mount Leinster. Support the podcast: Buy me a coffee In this episode we chat about everything from working dogs to the difficulties farming in this upland region poses. We discuss the traditional style of farming in the area, how it is changing and what the future might hold. This area around the small town of Borris is synonymous with the famous 'Borris' ewe, a crossbred sheep which people travel to the annual August sales to, from all over the country in order to purchase. (Thanks to Tomas McCarthy and to the Borris Ewe Breeders group for facilitating the recording). Get in touch; nbclancy@hotmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram; OUT THE GAP podcast
It's a family affair! On a Summer's evening join Noel as he visits the Cleary family after evening milking time on their lovely dairy farm which sits along the Tipperary and Galway county border. We hear from parents, Orla and Owen as well as their two daughters, Aibhlin and Síomha. The two girls were busy preparing their dairy show calves for the various agricultural shows which they will visit with their animals over the coming months. On this episode we chat about everything from hair products to silage! It was a pleasure to visit the family and to see and hear the passion which they have for their cows and way of life. Support the podcast; https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Get in touch with OUT THE GAP; nbclancy@hotmail.com Follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
"Necessity is the mother of all invention". Behind the scenes at 'Marteye'; The evolution of livestock trading. Support the pod: Buy me a coffee In this episode we meet Jamie Nolan in County Carlow. Jamie is one of the founders of this very innovative company. Due to the Covid pandemic livestock marts were forced to adapt very quickly in the way that livestock could be traded. Through necessity the Marteye operation system and App was created and has continued to evolve since then. It's no exaggeration to say that the system has revolutionised the trading of livestock in this country and further afield. Get in touch with OUT THE GAP: nbclancy@hotmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The end of an era for Gill Smith. Reflections on a life spent amongst her cows. Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast On this episode join us on Gill's farm in County Cork which lies on the edge of Cork city itself. We hear about her decision to retire from a life spent dairying and of the plan she hatched for her beloved herd. We touch on her obsession for rare and native breeds down through the years and meet some of her livestock. Gill highlights particularly the work put in over the years involved in getting the native Droimeann officially recognised as a pedigree breed. We find out about Gill's childhood, how she had to take over the farm as a teenager due to her father's poor health and also about a life spent showing stock. Above all in this episode we meet a lady who loves her livestock. Get in touch; nbclancy@hotmail.com Follow us: FACEBOOK; Out the Gap Instagram; @outthegappodcast
A life less ordinary. Meet the great Andy Frazier! Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Join us on our latest episode as Noel meets Andy as he is over on a recent trip to Ireland. Andy is the man behind the well known pedigree livestock podcast, 'Toplines and Tales'. He has had a very interesting and varied life which started off in the cattle 'fitting', grooming and showing game. He has a great passion for livestock and the people who breed them and he has turned his hand to many things in the course of his life so far. He is well travelled, has had a variety of careers and has written a long list of books(including a recent one on the history of the Aberdeen Angus breed). Andy currently resides on a smallholding in France. Get in touch with us: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast
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; nbclancy@hotmail.com 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; nbclancy@hotmail.com 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; nbclancy@hotmail.com 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; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; Out the Gap podcast Instagram; @outthegappodcast
Porridge, ploughing and sleeping on Bees! Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast On a rare sunny evening in a very challenging Spring I caught up with Kevin Scully in a field on the family farm as they ploughed in preparation for sowing their Oat crop. Kevin and family grow and mill the only certified organic gluten free Oats in the country on their farm in the midlands of Ireland. It was a pleasure to meet and chat to Kevin about their story, their wonderful products and the history of their farm. www.themerrymill.ie To get in touch with Out the Gap contact us on nbclancy@hotmail.com or follow us on Instagram or Facebook. Thank you for listening!
Family farm life in Wales-on our first episode of 2024 we meet Will and Sarah Evans whilst they are over on holiday in county Cork. Many listeners will remember Will's very popular, 'Rock 'n' Roll Farming' podcast. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast We had great fun recording this one and it was great to meet this lovely couple! Hear about their family and life in general on their mixed enterprise farm. We chat about everything, from selling vegetables direct and how it was tricky to make a margin, their use of homegrown feedstuffs on their farm and we even touch on the future of tenancies in the UK and what plans they have themselves for the future. Will and Sarah also give a great and very honest insight into Will's difficulties in recent years involving his mental health, how everything came to a head and how he now copes by managing his stress better and has come out the other side. To get in touch email; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; Out the Gap podcast page Insta; @outthegappodcast
A Winter's morning in Cahir farmer's market. Join us on a cool Winter's morning as we talk to stallholders and shoppers at the long established farmer's market in Cahir near the Tipperary/Cork border, a market which recently celebrated it's twenty year anniversay. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast We really enjoyed meeting and recording with some great characters on the day on what is our final podcast episode of 2023. To get in touch with OUT THE GAP email nbclancy@hotmail.com Connect with us on social media: Instagram; @outthegappodcast FB; OUT THE GAP PODCAST page
Barley, Beer and family farming in the midlands. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Join David and myself in Ballykilcavan on the family's beautiful farm in County Laois as we explore their journey so far in the brewing business. Hear about their fantastic restoration project involving the traditional farm buildings, setting up an on-farm brewery and how they've now incorporated a visitor centre on site too. This is a place with a rich history, biodiversity and is a beautiful farm interspersed with native woodlands which are managed as 'continuous cover'. I really enjoyed the visit to Ballykilcavan. I hope you, the listener does too! Get in touch: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; Out the Gap Podcast page Insta; @outhegappodcast
Meet the team at 'Lackendarra Stables'. On a lovely October morning join Noel as he meets the team working and farming at Lackendarra Stables' outside Mallow in rural county Cork. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Eddie Linehan along with brother and sister team, Dan and Jane O'Meara specialise in buying year old Thoroughbred horses every Autumn which they then 'break' and prepare for resale in the following year at special 'breeze up' sales. They also have a small number of breeding mares on site. This former dairy farm is also home to a drystock beef enterprise alongside some contract rearing. Join us for a morning spent out in the yard with the gang as they went about their busy day. Get in touch: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com Insta; @outthegapodcast FB; Out the Gap podcast page
Brucellosis and TB herd culls, 80's interest rates, travel, family life and a men's shed on wheel's. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Meet Co. Laois based, Matt Doyle as we delve into his varied life. Hear about his childhood in rural Laois and of losing a farm livestock business not once but twice aswell as having to deal with crippling 80's interest rates. We hear about the highly successsful group of local, 'mens shed on wheels', how vintage bicycles have brought a group of retirees together and of how the Ukrainian refugees have integrated within the local community. Get in touch: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com Instagram; @outthegappodcast FB Page; Out the Gap podcast
Canoeing, wool spinning, turf wars, farming, politics and more! Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Meet wool spinner, Séamus Kirwan on a Summer's evening and join myself and Séamus as we chat about his life and his passion for his craft. In a beautiful part of Galway on the west coast of Ireland I hear all about this intricate art of working with wool and find out about the hours of work that go into each piece. I was also lucky enough to be let have a go on a spinning wheel under the guidance of the man himself, whilst we were recording. As the listeners will hear, Séamus is a very engaging individual and shares many stories and lessons from his life so far. Get in touch: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com Insta; @outthegappodcast FB; Out the Gap podcast page
Farming in the shadow of the 'Devil's Bit'. Join Tipperary beef farmer, Catherine Guest as we walk and chat on her beautiful farm in north Tipperary. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Catherine has a very evident deep love for the land, her area and the animals in her care. We hear about the generations before her who worked this farm and how in her everyday work she feels many of the features on her property such as the hedgerows provide a ''link to the past''. We discuss the many challenges facing the agricultural industry in general and what the future might have in store on Catherine's own farm. Get in touch: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; Out the Gap podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast
The Long Draw-life as an agricultural contractor. Support the podcast on https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast On a lovely Summer's day Noel catches up with John Drennan of 'Drennan Agri' as himself and his crew are harvesting grass in the midlands of Ireland. It is obvious from our chat that despite many challenges John loves what he does. John has been immersed in contracting for decades, providing a variety of services to farmers in his region. We hear how he started out as well as how things have changed and also of the many challenges facing agri contractors currently. We also chat to Karol Duignan, president of the FTMTA(Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association) who joins us in the field for a quick chat. Get in touch: Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast
What does it mean to sell the family farm? Support the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/outthegappodcast Hear Denis Cahalan's story of his upbringing on a mixed farm and of life in a school system where violence was commonplace. Find out about his inspiring story of going back to education in his mid fifties and of his decision to change his life and sell the family farm, all the while whilst living with Sarcoidosis disease. It was a pleasure to spend time with Denis and to hear his personal tale. GET IN TOUCH! Email; nbclancy@hotmail.com FB; Out the Gap podcast page Insta; @outthegappodcast