Seán Deasy’s family farm is in Timoleague, Co. Cork. Seán’s wife, Fiona, daughters, Gemma and Mia, and his mother, Anna, also reside at the family farm. Seán took over the farm from his own father in 1996 and Anna continues to reside in the farm’s original farmhouse. This year marks the 100th year of the farm being in the Deasy family. While on holiday in Ireland in 1922, Seán’s grandfather was asked to buy a plough but ended up purchasing the entire farm. Seán credits his wife as being heavily involved in the decision making, and always being there as a support and soundboard for him. Seán spends his spare time supporting Gemma and Mia as they play camogie, and trains Gemma’s camogie team in Clonakilty. He is chair of the Timoleague Harvest Festival this year and also enjoys contributing to two local discussion groups.
