From telecommunications to thatching isn't a typical career trajectory.
Yet, when James Dillon took the leap of faith, it paid off ten-fold.
Today, he is responsible for the creation and maintenance of some of the finest roofs in the county.
As part of this week's Tour de Blaa, Ollie and Dymphna spotted James in Ballylaneen.
He explained how that leap of faith came about, and gave a full brief into the life of a thatcher.
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