Hooves and hulls; the story of cattle breeder and traditional boat builder, John O'Malley.

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In this episode we travel through Connemara on the west coast and chat to John amongst his Saler cattle herd. We hear about growing up in this beautiful area, about the generation that went before him and about the challenges farming in this area can bring. He also gives us a glimpse into his years spent constructing boats and how he learned his trade and honed his craft.

John has a great regard and knowledge of his livestock and in particular the Saler breed.

It was an absolute pleasure to spend an afternoon traversing the border of counties Galway and Mayo in John's company and chatting to him about his life in the west.

For more on the Salers breed in Ireland visit www.irishsalers.com

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Milking, rugby, Aubrac cows and life after years spent in the front row!

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On our latest episode we visit the farm of Cathal Bannon from Lea, County Laois in the midlands of Ireland, where we chat about everything from breeding pedigree Aubrac cattle(under the Wilcot herd prefix)to managing the dairy enterprise and also about how Cathal divides his time being heavily involved in the rugby coaching world.

As a coach with Leinster Schools, Terenure College RFC, Terenure College School, and Athy RFC, Cathal shares his love of developing young players and the values that farming and sport have in common.

Get in touch with Cathal via Instagram: @wilcot_aubracs

To get in touch with the Irish Aubrac cattle society or to find out more information visit www.aubrac.ie

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Meet Tommy O'Rourke who spends a large part of his working days literally up on a roof!

Through his work Tommy is keeping a beautiful, timeless craft alive right in the heart of County Tipperary.

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Based in Toomevara, Tommy is a traditional thatcher with a deep-rooted passion for sustainable, vernacular heritage and historic builds. If you've ever marveled at the stunning beauty of a traditional thatched roof and wondered about the skill, patience, and history woven into every layer, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Whether you are looking to restore a heritage property, preserve a piece of local history, or just want to learn more about this incredible craft, you can reach out to him directly at Orourkethatchingservices@gmail.com.

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