Deer: Keep out. That’s what the owners of this immaculate Clogheen, Co Tipperary, home had to resolve when they got to work on their gardens and lifestyle in recent years.

DECIDING to plant trees on part of fertile farm land in Clogheen, Co Tipperary, over 10 years ago took courage. But in reality the diversification into forestry and agri tourism in 2003 was forced upon John and Breeda Moran of Ballyboy House.

YOU could do a south Tipperary version of the Sound of Music at this farm in Clogheen, Co Tipperary. The Knockmealdowns and the Galtees would beat the Alps any day, as any good Tipperary person knows.