Moving West, hosted by the renowned Mary Kennedy, shares inspiring stories of individuals and families who have relocated to these regions, capturing the essence of rural life and the sense of community that thrives there.
The show features a specific county in each episode, and on the 22nd of October 2024, Leitrim was highlighted in the newest episode.
The primary focus of the episode was on the following:
- Leitrim Hill Creamery in Drumcong, run by Lisa Gifford who moved from New York, and Lisa’s daughter Gypsy and Gypsy’s partner Richelle South, who relocated from Singapore.
- Caitríona Nic Chonchradha, principal of Gaelscoil Liatroma, who moved to Leitrim from Lucan, Co. Dublin with her family
- Monique Carroll, who relocated from South Africa and works at Merenda in Manorhamilton, a company specializing in high-quality wood veneer products.
- Gavin Duignan, who moved from Dublin and now operates a business from the Hive in Carrick-on-Shannon.
- Minister Heather Humphreys TD, speaking from here at Mohill Enterprise Centre about the opportunities for remote working in the West of Ireland.
If you missed it, the episode can be viewed on the TG4 Player:
https://www.tg4.ie/en/player/play/?pid=6363546453112&title=Moving%20West&series=Moving%20West&genre=Faisneis&pcode=718011