Selling the Land
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What does it mean to sell the family farm? 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; Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap podcast page Insta; @outthegappodcast
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Life in the Furrows
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Life in the Furrows-a day spent turning the sod. On a hardy Winter's day join us for a day meeting competitors from around the country as they compete in a ploughing competition on the Tipperary/Offaly border. We meet male and female competitors aswell as some of the vountary organisers that run the whole thing and find out a bit more about this hobby which for some is bordering on being an obsession. As I found out over the course of the day, competition ploughing is an art in itself and requires great skill and precision. From vintage machinery enthusiasts to horse drawn participants, we...
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The Hills have Eyes
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A dog's life in the uplands. On a beautiful Winter's day in the Glenasmole valley we meet Donie Anderson and his trusted team of Border Collies. Hear about how life in the Dublin hills. Meet the hardy sheep and the even hardier people who have shaped this landscape. We find out from Donie how farmers in this region are working together to re-populate some areas of Broadleaf trees and implementing other measures as part of modern environmental schemes. We also get a great insight into the real stars of the show, his team of dogs and of their importance to managing sheep in this vast terrain....
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The Big Scoop-from Cow to Cone
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From Cow to Cone! The story of Muckross Creamery. On a Winter's day in county Kerry in the southwest of Ireland, hear all about the Fleming family and their wonderful ice cream. We visit the cows themselves and chat amongst them and we check out the milking facilities aswell as the creamery where the end product is produced. Hear all about the beautiful area in which the farm is situated, nestled right at the edge of Killarney National Park. We find out about the family history and why John's own immediate family 'took the plunge' and decided to start producing and marketing this beautiful...
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Best in Show
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It's a family affair! What makes the rural agricultural shows such an institution? Why it's the people of course! Join Noel on a day spent at Dualla showgrounds for the annual Dualla Show. We meet many of the people who make these events so special, from children showing livestock, to their parents aswell as the judges and volunteers that ensure that these types of rural shows will continue into the future. We speak to many of the participants to get a flavour of the day's action. Feel free to download or subscribe. Email; [email protected] Twitter: @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; @outthegappodcast...
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From Ballyduff to the Nile
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Born to a farm in the midlands of Ireland in 1936, Séamus Dooley had to grow up fast. His father passed away when he was only twelve, leaving his mother and a young family behind. Hear about his mother and what a strong and determined woman she was. We get a glimpse into the varied life so far which Séamus has had, from farming and contract shearing and then graduating to purchasing and exporting wool. He also chats about the rural characters he has met and worked with as well as the world travels he got to partake in during his later years. We also find out why he is as he says himself, "a...
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The Wind that Shakes the Barley
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According to this farmer tillage farming is a bit like playing Roulette! On a beautiful Summer's day join myself and farmer, Patrick Kehoe on his lovely mixed farm in county Wexford in the southeast of the country. Hear about the science involved in growing crops such as Barley and Beans. We delve into his use of Winter cover crops and also chat Romney sheep, Aubrac cattle, family farming and why Patrick always wanted to eventually come home to farm in this corner of Ireland. Email; Twitter: @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap Insta; outthegappodcast
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Earning your Crust
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Just what exactly is a 'Waterford Blaa'? ''Small is beautiful'' according to Esther Barron. Join Esther and her husband, Joe as I chat to them in 'Barron's Bakery' in Cappoquin on the Blackwater river in county Waterford. Hear of the rich history within their family business and how it has survived and thrived here since the 1800's. Joe and Esther are a fantastic couple, full of passion for what they do and it was a pleasure to spend a morning with them. FB; Out the Gap podcast Insta; outthegappodcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1
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Welcome to the Jungle
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Life at the ringside! Join us in 'Mid Tipp' mart in Thurles as we hear about the importance of the local livestock market to the surrounding area. Hear about the revolutionary changes since Covid and how online sales have exploded. On show and sale day meet members of the Irish Limousin Cattle society as they prepare their bulls for sale in the mart. Hear from cattle fitter, John Lynch, manager Martin Ryan, auctioneer, George Chandler and more. Email: Twitter @OuttheGapPodca1 FB: Out the Gap Insta: @outthegappodcast
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Hedging your Bets
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The art of Hedgelaying. Join us on a farm in Derrynagarra, County Westmeath as we spend a morning with members of the Hedgelaying Association of Ireland, Eoin Donnelly and Eamonn McLoughlin as they provide training and an introduction to this traditional craft to a small group of people from around the country. Hear about the importance of properly managed hedgerows and why we must do our best to look after them correctly. Email; [email protected] Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; outthegapodcast FB; Out the Gap
info_outlineWhat makes for a happy farmer? Sometimes it is important to go against the grain. Join me on a beautiful morning on the Deasy farm in north Tipperary with Maurice as we chat all things brewing. Hear all about Canvas Brewery and it's 'single source beer', generating their own energy on site, woodland management, Beekeeping and much more. Find out about heritage grain, barrel ageing, dealing with the malsters and how this farm is changing with the times to meet the many challenges ahead.
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