Out the Gap

The 'Out the Gap' Podcast is a lively show recorded on the go in rural Ireland meeting it's unique people and talking to them in their own environment.

Who Shoes the Cobbler? 11/03/2024

Who Shoes the Cobbler? Support the podcast: Meet the great Andy Frazier! 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; FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/33763802

The Kiwi Experience 10/06/2024

The Kiwi Experience It's a long way to Tipperary for New Zealander, Courtney Brodie! Support the podcast: 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; FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Imstagram; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/33349417

One Man and His Dog 09/21/2024

One Man and His Dog Who exactly are the 'Scallion eaters'?! - join us for a farm visit in the east of the country. 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. Support the podcast: buymeacoffee.com/OUTtheGAPpodcast Contact us: Email; FB; OUT THE GAP podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/33152832

Thank You for Smoking 07/15/2024

Thank You for Smoking Fishing, smoking, sea and the art of filleting - a visit to The Connemara Smokehouse. Support the podcast! buymeacoffee.com/OUTtheGAPpodcast On a Summer's evening on the west coast of Ireland we meet Graham Roberts of, 'The Connemara Smokehouse', . 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; Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; @outthegappodcast FB; Out the Gap podcast page /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/32146637

Fields of Gold 06/20/2024

Fields of Gold 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! 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. Email; Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap podcast Instagram; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/31830202

Sowing Your Oats 05/02/2024

Sowing Your Oats Porridge, ploughing and sleeping on Bees! Support the podcast! 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. To get in touch with Out the Gap contact us on or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/31085463

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll 01/25/2024

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll 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 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; [email protected] Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap podcast page Insta; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/29651988

Market Research 12/29/2023

Market Research 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 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 Connect with us on social media: Instagram; @outthegappodcastl FB; OUT THE GAP PODCAST page Twitter; @OutheGapPodca1 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/29274208

Clancy's Cans 11/28/2023

Clancy's Cans Barley, Beer and family farming in the midlands. Support the podcast on 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! Email; FB; Out the Gap Podcast page Twitter; @Outthe GapPodca1 Insta; @outhegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/28833663

A Stable Relationship 11/01/2023

A Stable Relationship 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 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. Email; Insta; @outthegapodcast FB; Out the Gap podcast page Twitter; @OutheGapPodca1 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/28478291

A Vintage Legend 09/27/2023

A Vintage Legend Brucellosis and TB herd culls, 80's interest rates, travel, family life and a men's shed on wheel's. Support the podcast on 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. Email; Instagram; @outthegappodcast FB Page; Out the Gap podcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/28158488

Ravings of a Mad Irishman 08/22/2023

Ravings of a Mad Irishman Canoeing, wool spinning, turf wars, farming, politics and more! Support the podcast on 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. Email; Insta; @outthegappodcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap podcast page /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/27823662

A Millionaire in Other Ways 07/06/2023

A Millionaire in Other Ways 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 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. Email; Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 FB; Out the Gap podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/27392085

The Long Draw 06/12/2023

The Long Draw The Long Draw-life as an agricultural contractor. Support the podcast on 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. Email; [email protected] Facebook; Out the Gap podcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; @outthegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/27126951

Selling the Land 04/25/2023

Selling the Land 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 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/26646357

Life in the Furrows 03/19/2023

Life in the Furrows 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 chat to an array of people and find out just what they love about these competitions and what drives them to keep competing every year. Email: Facebook page: OUT THE GAP PODCAST Insta: @outthegappodcast Twitter: @OuttheGapPodca1 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/26272287

The Hills have Eyes 02/05/2023

The Hills have Eyes 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. Email; FB; Out the Gap Insta; @outthegappodcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/25832838

The Big Scoop-from Cow to Cone 12/07/2022

The Big Scoop-from Cow to Cone 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 product. We also discover the strong family connection with the traditional sport of rowing and hear about how Santa himself ended up in the old family cottage for an extended period last December! Email; Facebook; Out the Gap podcast Insta; @outthegappodcast Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/25249947

Best in Show 09/11/2022

Best in Show 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 FB: Out The Gap podcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/24341994

From Ballyduff to the Nile 07/30/2022

From Ballyduff to the Nile 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 family man at heart". Email; FB; Out the Gap Twitter; @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; outhegappodcast /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/23907504

The Wind that Shakes the Barley 06/06/2022

The Wind that Shakes the Barley 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 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/23338115

Earning your Crust 05/03/2022

Earning your Crust 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 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/22995365

Welcome to the Jungle 04/09/2022

Welcome to the Jungle 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 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/22732706

Hedging your Bets 01/30/2022

Hedging your Bets 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 /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/21954059

Tails from the Burren 12/30/2021

Tails from the Burren Welcome to the Burren, a unique Limestone habitat in the west of Ireland. Meet farmer, Aoife Forde as we chat amongst the cows on the 'Winterage'. Hear how the farmers in this region are using traditional Winter grazing regimes in order to maintain this beautiful area. Find out what makes this area so breathtaking and just what exactly the 'Burren bloom' is. Aoife is bursting with enthusiasm for this beautiful place and it was a pleasure to walk and chat with her. Facebook; Out the Gap podcast Twitter: @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; outthegappodcast [email protected] /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/21633266

Eurovision Fever and Honest Beef 11/20/2021

Eurovision Fever and Honest Beef Wagyu Beef, Waterfalls and wind turbines aswell as the Eurovision song contest. It's all here in the latest episode. Join myself and Conor Sheahan on his beautiful family farm in north Cork as we chat about everything from carbon credits to Hazel trees and take a winding tour through a beautiful local valley and hear about plans for the future and about the deserted homesteads and people who lived here in the past. Hear about Conor's plan to market his Wagyu beef directly to the consumer too. /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/21229463

Pull My Pork 10/23/2021

Pull My Pork Join Noel Clancy on the Twomey family pig and dairy farm in county Cork right on the edge of Cork city. Hear from 'Magic Mike' and his band of ladies! Join myself, Peter family as we take a stroll throughout the farm and hear about Peter's love and enthusiasm for the free range Pig enterprise. Find out all about the latest market for their pork. We also have plenty of fun along the way too. /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/20912960

Tunnel Vision - from Krakow to Kilsheelan 09/26/2021

Tunnel Vision - from Krakow to Kilsheelan ''We can survive without a new i-phone but not without food''. Meet growers, Konrad and Monika on their fantastic enterprise overlooking the river Suir. Hear about their journey so far, how they've grown their routes to market for their fresh produce and how they made the transition from Krakow in Poland all the way to the small village of Kilsheelan. /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/20601077

Digging for Worms 08/24/2021

Digging for Worms Meet farm manager, Kevin O'Hanlon on the farm he manages in county Wexford. Hear all about a farm in organic conversion, the use of multi-species swards, solar and wind energy and much more. I chat to the milk producing ladies out in the fields and find out about all the plans for the future in this exciting project. Kevin is a great character full of enthusiasm and it was a pleasure to spend a morning with him on the Pollard's farm. /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/20207072

A Way of Life: Reflections at Ninety. 07/29/2021

A Way of Life: Reflections at Ninety. "The good old days are today" according to Tommy Walton. Join us as I chat with him on their family farm which straddles the Tipperary/Kilkenny county boundary, as he approaches his 90th birthday. Hear about family and of a life spent on the land. Tommy is passionate about the industry in which he has spent his lifetime. He also has a great love for the sport of hurling and he has many fond stories to tell of his younger years on the field of play. Email: Twitter: @OuttheGapPodca1 Insta; outthegappodcast FB: Noel Clancy Out the Gap /episode/index/show/outthegap/id/19920635

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