Summary
A man originally from Galway shares his journey of relocating to Roscommon with his wife, whom he met in Melbourne, Australia, 18 years ago. After working as a civil engineer on major construction projects, he and his wife decided to take over her father’s glamping site in Ireland. This transition has been both rewarding and challenging, as they navigate the demands of running a seasonal business while maintaining a creative lifestyle.
The couple has been operating the glamping site for nearly eight years, which requires intense work during peak months but offers more flexibility during the winter. Despite the difficulties posed by the Irish weather and the maintenance of the expansive site, they find joy in hosting various activities, including music gigs and creative writing retreats. The man reflects on the contrasts between his previous life in Australia and his current endeavors, expressing a sense of fulfillment in pursuing music and community engagement through the glamping venture.
He also discusses his musical project, Death Milkshake, which evolved from an initial vision into a more electronic sound due to the constraints of live looping. The artist emphasizes the importance of live performance and connection with audiences, revealing a newfound appreciation for his creative pursuits that he believes would have been stifled had he remained in a conventional job. Ultimately, he cherishes the balance he has found between family life, running the glamping site, and his passion for music.
Show Notes
From a high flying, well paid job in Australia, to running a campsite in Ballaghderreen while recording albums in a yurt. Life can come at you fast sometimes and take you in directions you never imagined.
Wes is settling into a different kind of life than he once pictured, his days are spent using his engineering skills to build glamping pods and fix yurts in a very rural part of Ireland. He’s striving to bring a little bit more life and creativity to the town. He and his wife, Tuesday (who you’ll hear from tomorrow) have been putting on gigs, hosting arts/crafts workshops, movie nights and just generally being a bit legendary!
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Host & Creator: Ruth Medjber Executive Producer, Editor & Sound Designer: Dee Reddy On-Field Audio Recording: Ronan Lally Original Theme & Score: Elaine Mai
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