Meet The Farmer

Cathal Mooney

My name is Cathal,

I was born and raised in South West Donegal.

I have a degree in BSc Design Technology & Education and after college spent some time in Australia but soon realised my heart was at home in Donegal. On my arrival home I spent many years working in the food sector in Ireland. I found myself questioning how our food is produced; how our animals are treated and the consequences of farming practices on our land. 

I always had an interest in farming but seen my father and many others in Ireland struggle to make a living from the land; yet at 29, working in my normal 9-5 job I found myself wondering…

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Could I be a farmer in Donegal?

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Could I build a farm from scratch on our harsh landscape?

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Could I make it environmentally sustainable?

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Could I produce quality local food?

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Could I sell it to the local community?

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Could I make a living?

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Could I leave my job...

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We will find out. 

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Follow me on social media as I embark upon a journey to find a new way to farm, raising happy animals on fresh pastures, producing high quality food and creating a livelihood for myself along the way. Hopefully you might even want to buy an egg or two.