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.

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