greener fields

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Simon Murphy who is originally from Dublin but is now living in West Cork. During this week's conversation Simon speaks about growing up in Dublin, the role that sport has played throughout his life, navigating life after school and his decision to move to Clonakilty in West Cork in January of this year. Whilst in his final year of his undergraduate Simon made the decision to move to Clonakilty for a job and over the last several months has lived and worked in West Cork. During this conversation Simon speaks about his experience building community and friendship in a new town, the challenges and best parts of moving within Ireland, finding adventure and independence at home alongside so much more. He also speaks about the decision to create West Cork Running Club as a way to bring people together in his new town and what home means to him today. This really is a very special conversation all about finding adventure on our doorstep, taking the opportunities that come our way, stepping outside the box and more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @simon_murphy @westcorkrunningclub @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chat's to Stephanie O'Quigley originally from Ireland but who is now living in New York City. During this weeks conversation Stephanie speaks about growing up in Ireland, moving to New York City 8 years ago, her experience of navigating your 20s on the other side of the world, the value of the Irish Network in the US, her thoughts on Ireland today and so much more. Having spent the last several years working in marketing and PR in NYC Stephanie has learned and experienced so much. During this very special episode she speaks about the reality of life in the city, cultural differences she's recognised, and learning the important lesson of balancing the drive to fit in and the value of standing out as an expat. This is such a beautiful conversation about navigating challenging moments, the beauty of living a life that's true to you, finding your people, recognising that home isn't always just one place alongside so much more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @stephanieoquigley @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Niamh Cogan, originally from Co.Cork who is now living in New Zealand. During this weeks conversation Niamh speaks about her experience growing up in Cork, navigating college in Ireland, what life was like living in Vancouver for two years, her decision to then move to New Zealand and how this change has been like for her over the last few months. From a young age Niamh felt drawn to the idea of emigration and over the last few years has experienced both the highs and lows of life on the other side of the world. From Auckland to Vancouver Niamh speaks about the similarities and differences between both places and the lessons she has learned throughout the years living in both. This is such a beautiful conversation about the experience of loneliness in our 20s, feeling like you're left behind, the importance of your support system when living away from home, trusting that everything happenings for a reason and so much more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @niamh.cogan @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Rachel O'Connor from Dublin, but who is now living in Barcelona. During this week's conversation Rachel speaks about growing up in Dublin, studying media in college, navigating the working world, her decision to move to Spain, the highs and lows of the last few months and so much more. Having moved to Barcelona almost a year ago Rachel speaks about her experience making friends, the cultural differences between Ireland and Spain, job hunting as well as her thoughts on home today, plans for the future and much more. This is a very special conversation about living life moment by moment, being a homebody away from home, the value in taking a leap and so much more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @rachelelizabethalice @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with April Brophy, founder of Sliabh Hiking. During this conversation April speaks about her experience growing up in Waterford, discovering her love of the outdoors, founding Sliabh Hiking, her journey to becoming a mountain leader, what home means to her today, lessons she has learned over the years and so much more. When April's mum first got sick she began to reevaluated things, recognising what was most important to her in life. Since then April has truly embraced her love of hiking and exercise while also founding her own social hike group for all levels, Sliabh Hiking in May 2022. During this chat April speaks about how her own passion for the outdoors and connection has influence her life, the value of bringing people together as well as the importance of pursing your dreams. This really is such a special conversation about finding places and people that you can be yourself around, embracing the Irish outdoors, recognising that things aren't always so serious and seeing the little things for the big things that they are, so make sure to check it out today. Follow us here: @aprilbrophy @sliabhhiking @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah is joined by Jamie Malone from Westmeath, who is currently traveling around South East Asia. During this conversation Jamie speaks about growing up in Moate, his time living in different places around Ireland while working and studying, how the decision to travel came about, the highs and lows of backpacking, lessons he has learned along the way and so much more. While happy at home, a trip to Vietnam in August 2023 sparked the idea of longer term travel and since May of this year Jamie has traveled all around South East Asia, from Loas to China, Korea and Cambodia and so much more. During this episode Jamie speaks about his favourite places, making friends while traveling solo, experiencing new cultures and the challenges he has also faced while being away from home. This really is such a special conversation about following a dream, the reality of missing home, and the value of enjoy each moment, so make sure to check it out! Instagram: @jamiemalone_ @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Emma O'Hanrahan from Co.Dublin who has recently moved home from Sydney. During this conversation Emma speaks about growing up in Dublin, the inspiration behind her decision to move to Sydney seven years ago, the highs and lows of her Aussie life, what the reality of moving home has been like for her and so much more. In this chat Emma also speaks about setting up her business 'Cakes by Emma', the impact of the Irish community abroad on her business and personal life while in Australia, the challenging sides of emigration and some advice she would love to give her younger self today. This is a really special conversation all about following your intuition, coming home after awhile away, the importance of putting yourself out there and reminding ourselves that there is a whole world out there to explore, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @cakesbyemma @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Sarah Hayes, originally from Limerick who now lives in Amsterdam. Having worked in Dublin after studying in UL Sarah moved to Amsterdam where she now lives and works. During this chat Sarah speaks about her experience growing up in Limerick and her time in college, what young professional life was like for her in Dublin, the decision to emigrate to Amsterdam, the reality of what life is like over there, what home is to her today & so much more. This is such a special conversation all about leaning into new experiences, the draw to see what else is out there, embracing the highs and lows of life in your 20s, learning to be present, the importance of recognizing your values, and trusting that you are where you're meant to be so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @sarahedel @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01

During this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chat's with Cork native Rob O'Halloran. During this week's conversation Rob speaks about his childhood and growing up in Cork, his time living and working in Kilkenny, where the grass is greener for him today alongside lessons he's learned over the years and so much more. Rob also speaks about his journey as a musician in Ireland and how it has grown and developed, including the preparation for the launch of his debut album 'Catch the Dusk' which is out now! In this chat the role that music plays in helping Rob explore life's highs and lows is also discussed as well as his experience of learning to detach yourself from the outcome, his relationship with his musical identity and the value of simply doing things just because you love them. This is an incredible special conversation all about growing up, following your passions and letting go, so make sure to check it out today. Instagram: @jarjarjr @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01 Link to Rob's new album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ofXjDgcJSkigdj3riR40W?si=SKSHL2-RTdyUf4bPZ9ZTgA

During this weeks episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Aoibhín Venables from Dublin who is now living in Sydney. Having originally planned to move to Australia in May of 2020, Aoibhín moved over in September of 2023 after a few months of traveling to live out her Australian dream. During this weeks conversation Aoibhín speaks about her decision to move to Australia, the highs and lows of her farm work experience, the importance of friends who become family abroad, sharing her move online, lessons she has learned over the years, what life is like on the other side of the world, her thoughts and feelings on home today and some advice she would give to others alongside so much more. During this very speacial chat Aoibhín also speaks about learning to navigate life in a different way, the importance of pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone despite your fears and learning to keep life simple - so make sure to check out this conversation today. Instagram: @aoibhinvenables @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01