Noel is a legitimately unique character who I was honored to meet. Such wealth of experience and stories. Please, check out burrendistillers.com

Richard's phenomenal studio in the Burren is proof that a magical place doesn't need to be old and worn. My heartfelt thanks to him and, of course, Boo for making me feel really welcome.

Normally, Richard puts paint on canvas but in this one, he paints with words. He generously and patiently introduced me to a world I barely knew existed. A tremendously talented guy, inspirational and a lot of fun.

Spending a few hours with Bertie is always great craic. We never seem to run out of topics to chat about and he is not only appreciated by me but also an increasing number of listeners.

Compassionate, knowledgeable and balanced, Vicky makes a strong case for being optimistic in a world gone mad. A wonderful person.

A man of fabulous and diverse experiences, Máirtín Óg shares an impressive and most inspiring story. Please, check out: mindovermountains.ie

Breda was great craic to talk to and besides learning about the Irish language, its importance and how it is used, she taught me the meaning of onomatopoeia.

Ian is a man with a great zest for life, a genuine interest in people and above all, a deep love for dogs. Here is two blokes having a few beers...