"Fergal Smith spent six years travelling the world as a professional surfer, but ultimately felt unfulfilled. Now he's found his calling training the next generation of Ireland's sustainable farmers in Clare"
"Former professional surfer Fergal Smith spent years catching waves all around the world - now he's carving out a career as a farmer on the 45-hectare Moy Hill Farm close to Lahinch Beach."
"The Mayo man grew up on a vegetable farm outside Westport, but soon turned to surfing. Now his passion is sustainable, long-term regenerative farming - and educating the next generation of farmers in Ireland through his internship programme."
Fergal Smith spent six years travelling the world as a professional surfer but ultimately felt unfulfilled. He grew up on a vegetable farm outside Westport and later returned to farming. He is now carving out a career as a farmer on the 45-hectare Moy Hill Farm close to Lahinch Beach in Clare. His work focuses on sustainable, long-term regenerative farming. He runs an internship programme that educates and trains the next generation of sustainable farmers in Ireland. His current role combines hands-on farming with mentorship to cultivate practical skills for future farmers.
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