The Journal
Field notes from BallycleryWeather, vines, the farm and what we're learning as an Irish vineyard takes shape.
Coming this winter
Conversations from the Kelly Shed
A winter interview series recorded in the farm's Kelly of Portlaoise shed: conversations about farming, diversification and building something new on Irish land.
Episodes will appear here and on our YouTube channel.
Written by
Stephen Whyte
Stephen Whyte is the founder of Irish Wine Estates in South Offaly. Together with his wife Nicola, he is documenting the development of their vineyard and exploring Irish viticulture, farm diversification, biodiversity and wine tourism.
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