Martine Rogers took a leap of faith two decades ago and made Stradbally her home.
If truth be told, it was home a long time before the big move, and Stradbally holds fond memories of strong family links in the village.
On a sunny day in Stradbally, Dymphna sat down in the square for the chats with Martine.
From Barron Hall, to driftwood, the community, and the joy of living there, Martine explained it all!
Click on the image to listen back to the first instalment of Tour de Blaa- the Stradbally edition!