Roundwood cheviot farm
Insight into the life of a sheep farmer in wicklow
Podcasting since 2024 • 35 episodes
Roundwood cheviot farm
Latest Episodes
S2 E25: The Highs, the Lows & Everything In Between – A Conversation with Cathal O’Brien
In this episode, Michael sits down with Cathal O’Brien in Carnew to talk honestly about life in sheep farming.From the early mornings and long days to the setbacks, pressures, and the moments that make it all worthwhile, Cathal shares hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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21:58
S2 E24: Getting Ready for Winter: Sheep Care Chat
In this episode, Michael had a good chat today about the joys of winter prep with sheep — everything from getting prescriptions for doses from the vet, to the “blue thing” situation up North in Northern Ireland, and of course lambing seas...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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12:32
S2 E23: Inside the Dorset World: Samantha Ginty on Sheep, Tunnels & The Ploughing Championship
Short, punchy, natural — farming audience friendly.In this episode, I’m on the road to visit Samantha Ginty, a respected Dorset breeder and the woman behind the hard-working team that runs the Sheep Tunnel at the National Ploughing Cham...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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59:40
S2 E22: Rugby Rivalries, Suffolk Sales & Stepping Back from Socials
This week we cover a bit of everything, from the Munster v Leinster clash and the lessons in rugby coaching for kids, to taking a well-needed week off social media. Plus, we share all about our trip to the Suffolk sale and the fantastic experie...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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19:00
S2 E21: Scanning, Sales & Season’s End: Reflections from the Hill
In this episode from Roundwood Cheviot Farm, we dive into the heart of the season, from scanning to ewe and ram sales, and everything that’s been happening on the hill. We talk about flock performance, lambing prep, and the realities of managin...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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17:52