Through a previous guest George Mullan , I heard about Killian and on today’s show, he shares his story about moving back to Ireland from the USA and why they selected Sligo, his passion for wine and what is it like to learn new things.

Here is a bit more about Killian . . . 

A graduate of the University of Dublin, Trinity College in 1978, trained in Medicine and Cardiology in Dublin and London. Went to Cleveland Ohio in 1993 and to North Carolina in 2000. Has written several medical books and a book on Irish clockmakers who went to America. Is a Fellow of various Colleges of Physicians. Studied Oenology and Viticulture at Surry Community College Dobson, North Carolina between 2010 and 2015. This is a training station for people entering the wine industry in North Carolina and other parts of the United States. Returned to Ireland 2018. Semi-retired in 2020 to devote more time to the wine business. Killian is a a native of Dublin and moved here after about 25 years in the USA.

What do you love about living in Sligo?: People, size, landscape, sea.

If you could wave a magic wand what would you fix or bring to Sligo ie. facilities, shops, restaurants, culture/arts?: 
Pedestrianise the town, beautify the environment. Prioritise pedestrians, bicycles, public transport in and around the town.

What are you looking forward to in the future in your personal and professional life?: Developing the wine business, continuing some medical practice, reading, writing, travelling

What are your must-do Sligo recommendations? Restaurants/Walks etc.: Climb Benbulben and Medhbh's cairn, visit Carrowkeel, Carrowmore.

How can people find you online? 

Northwesternwine.ie, FaceBook/NorthwesternWine, [email protected]