60 acast.com HoofNotes https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes en Robert Wallace farm,donkey,Ireland,Irish,animals,Rural Life,farming,funny stories,country living,life on the farm,Kinedale Donkeys Robert Wallace Life on a donkey farm in rural Ireland is never boring — and trust me, there’s plenty to talk about.


I’m Robert Wallace, Donkey Boy to some, and every week on HoofNotes I’ll be sharing stories from Kinedale Donkeys. Some days it’s fixing fences, others it’s delivering foals, and now and then you even find yourself on an opera stage with a donkey by your side.

It’s a mix of real farm life, funny moments, good stories, and the odd visit from a guest. If you fancy a laugh, a bit of rural charm, and tales straight from the donkey’s mouth, pull up a chair and listen along.


New episodes every week — Slán!


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]]> Life on a donkey farm in rural Ireland is never boring — and trust me, there’s plenty to talk about.


I’m Robert Wallace, Donkey Boy to some, and every week on HoofNotes I’ll be sharing stories from Kinedale Donkeys. Some days it’s fixing fences, others it’s delivering foals, and now and then you even find yourself on an opera stage with a donkey by your side.

It’s a mix of real farm life, funny moments, good stories, and the odd visit from a guest. If you fancy a laugh, a bit of rural charm, and tales straight from the donkey’s mouth, pull up a chair and listen along.


New episodes every week — Slán!


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]]> true Robert Wallace info+680fd74c53ed555148462a09@mg-eu.acast.com 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 hoofnotes episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1745868235043-0a37015b-3774-4da8-89e6-1ade0e2d8c08.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes HoofNotes Episode 9 - “I Do” with Donkeys Episode 9 - “I Do” with Donkeys Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:47:07 GMT 48:59 686d4ba18778efbd1ac9b28b true https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-9 686d4ba18778efbd1ac9b28b 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-9 full Weddings, worries, and a trip across the Irish Sea — Episode 9 of HoofNotes is full of charm and surprise. Robert shares stories from recent ceremonies, including two mini donkeys travelling to Carlisle to help a couple say "I do." Hear about vet visits, care home magic in Rathfriland, and listener questions about how to tell the donkeys apart.There's a look ahead to Mullingar, summer schemes, and the daily chaos of donkey life.

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]]> Weddings, worries, and a trip across the Irish Sea — Episode 9 of HoofNotes is full of charm and surprise. Robert shares stories from recent ceremonies, including two mini donkeys travelling to Carlisle to help a couple say "I do." Hear about vet visits, care home magic in Rathfriland, and listener questions about how to tell the donkeys apart.There's a look ahead to Mullingar, summer schemes, and the daily chaos of donkey life.

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]]> Episode 8 - Sunhats and Show Ribbons Episode 8 - Sunhats and Show Ribbons Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:09:38 GMT 43:12 6859b48973e8be408fe6fdee true https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-8-sunhats-and-show-ribbons 6859b48973e8be408fe6fdee 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-8-sunhats-and-show-ribbons full In this episode of HoofNotes, Robert shares a scorcher of a week — from surviving the Saintfield Show heatwave to taking home Reserve Champion with his beloved donkeys. Hear what it means to show animals, and why Tourism Northern Ireland’s recent visit could change everything. We’ve got outreach visits, a surprise appearance from the ever-demanding Luna, and a mid-podcast interruption from Branston the cat — naturally about 30 minutes in. Settle in for a warm, honest, and very donkey-filled ride through rural life.

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]]> In this episode of HoofNotes, Robert shares a scorcher of a week — from surviving the Saintfield Show heatwave to taking home Reserve Champion with his beloved donkeys. Hear what it means to show animals, and why Tourism Northern Ireland’s recent visit could change everything. We’ve got outreach visits, a surprise appearance from the ever-demanding Luna, and a mid-podcast interruption from Branston the cat — naturally about 30 minutes in. Settle in for a warm, honest, and very donkey-filled ride through rural life.

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 7 - Rain, Rest & Really Good Donkeys]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:10:43 GMT 55:57 6850885e93784109e6cb8646 false https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-7-rain-rest-really-good-donkeys 6850885e93784109e6cb8646 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-7-rain-rest-really-good-donkeys full 7 After a much-needed pause to rest and reset, Robert returns with an extended episode of HoofNotes. In this heartfelt catch-up, we visit a wedding where the donkeys wore umbrellas, enjoy some hilarious and moving care home moments, visit from a Scottish family, and experience the chaos of 9 donkeys on one trek.

Plus: a beautiful listener question all about donkey foaling, the practical aspects and the little joys surrounding birth.

It’s a longer listen this week, packed with stories. Grab a cuppa, and come walk with us through mayhem, laughter, and the magic of farm life.

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]]> After a much-needed pause to rest and reset, Robert returns with an extended episode of HoofNotes. In this heartfelt catch-up, we visit a wedding where the donkeys wore umbrellas, enjoy some hilarious and moving care home moments, visit from a Scottish family, and experience the chaos of 9 donkeys on one trek.

Plus: a beautiful listener question all about donkey foaling, the practical aspects and the little joys surrounding birth.

It’s a longer listen this week, packed with stories. Grab a cuppa, and come walk with us through mayhem, laughter, and the magic of farm life.

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Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk

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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 6 - Goat Calm & Sheep Carnage]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT 28:10 683cd4232780b226c7551a3e true https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-6-goat-calm-sheep-carnage 683cd4232780b226c7551a3e 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-6-goat-calm-sheep-carnage full 6 This week on HoofNotes, the gates are closed — but the stories haven’t stopped. As Robert takes time for some long-overdue maintenance around the farm, the animals step up with their usual mix of drama and heart.

There’s a sheep stuck in a fence, another sheep launching a surprise headbutt, and a deeply moving moment as one visitor finds peace during a goat meditation session. With donkeys providing comfort, goats mirroring emotions, and one very determined woman who overcame anxiety just to show up — it’s a gentle reminder that being still with animals can be the best therapy.

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]]> This week on HoofNotes, the gates are closed — but the stories haven’t stopped. As Robert takes time for some long-overdue maintenance around the farm, the animals step up with their usual mix of drama and heart.

There’s a sheep stuck in a fence, another sheep launching a surprise headbutt, and a deeply moving moment as one visitor finds peace during a goat meditation session. With donkeys providing comfort, goats mirroring emotions, and one very determined woman who overcame anxiety just to show up — it’s a gentle reminder that being still with animals can be the best therapy.

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]]> Episode 5 - Beer Burros and a Bald Chicken Episode 5 - Beer Burros and a Bald Chicken Mon, 26 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT 28:45 6833911c393e5e6cd834a761 true https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-5-beer-burros-and-a-bald-chicken 6833911c393e5e6cd834a761 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-5-beer-burros-and-a-bald-chicken full 5 This week on HoofNotes, we’ve got everything from giggling date nights to donkeys delivering beer at weddings — and one very brave hen called Brigid, who escaped a fox with her life (but not her tail feathers).

Robert takes us behind the scenes of a joyful school visit (with some wonderfully old-fashioned children’s names), an adult birthday in the barn, and the launch of Beer Burros — a new wedding craze from America that Turlough and Tinkerbell are taking international.

There’s laughter, a few heartfelt listener stories, and a more emotional moment too — as Robert reflects on his first donkey, Muffin, whose legacy still lives on at Kinedale.

🔔 Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of pet loss and euthanasia during the Farm Archives section.


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]]> This week on HoofNotes, we’ve got everything from giggling date nights to donkeys delivering beer at weddings — and one very brave hen called Brigid, who escaped a fox with her life (but not her tail feathers).

Robert takes us behind the scenes of a joyful school visit (with some wonderfully old-fashioned children’s names), an adult birthday in the barn, and the launch of Beer Burros — a new wedding craze from America that Turlough and Tinkerbell are taking international.

There’s laughter, a few heartfelt listener stories, and a more emotional moment too — as Robert reflects on his first donkey, Muffin, whose legacy still lives on at Kinedale.

🔔 Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of pet loss and euthanasia during the Farm Archives section.


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]]> Episode 4 - Interruptions, Interviews and Hoofing Around Episode 4 - Interruptions, Interviews and Hoofing Around Mon, 19 May 2025 22:58:10 GMT 32:24 682bb78c3e2c04fd7a7ab761 true https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-4-interruptions-interviews-and-hoofing-around 682bb78c3e2c04fd7a7ab761 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-4-interruptions-interviews-and-hoofing-around full 4 This week on HoofNotes, Robert dives into the delightful chaos of life with donkeys — The buzz at Balmoral to a carrot-fuelled conference catastrophe starring Hobnob. There’s also a peek behind the scenes of filming with TG4, some vintage Balmoral tales from the Farm Archives, and your usual dose of hoof-polished humour. Plus, we tease a Balmoral Bonus Episode packed with interviews and behind-the-scenes stories. Grab a cuppa and settle in.

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]]> This week on HoofNotes, Robert dives into the delightful chaos of life with donkeys — The buzz at Balmoral to a carrot-fuelled conference catastrophe starring Hobnob. There’s also a peek behind the scenes of filming with TG4, some vintage Balmoral tales from the Farm Archives, and your usual dose of hoof-polished humour. Plus, we tease a Balmoral Bonus Episode packed with interviews and behind-the-scenes stories. Grab a cuppa and settle in.

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]]> Episode 1 - Meet Donkey Boy Episode 1 - Meet Donkey Boy Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT 24:32 68213162365a6906d3229f4c true https://www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk/hoofnotespod 68213162365a6906d3229f4c 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-1-meet-donkey-boy Pilot Episode full 1 Welcome to the very first episode of HoofNotes! Robert Wallace, aka Donkey Boy, introduces himself and shares the story of how his passion for donkeys began. Learn what to expect from the podcast each week, enjoy updates from the farm, and hear the hilarious (and slightly scandalous) Hoofnote Headline of the week: when miniature donkey Turlough exposed himself during a cuddle session. You’ll also hear about a school visit gone slightly awry, and the buzz of May Day weekend at Kinedale Donkeys.

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]]> Welcome to the very first episode of HoofNotes! Robert Wallace, aka Donkey Boy, introduces himself and shares the story of how his passion for donkeys began. Learn what to expect from the podcast each week, enjoy updates from the farm, and hear the hilarious (and slightly scandalous) Hoofnote Headline of the week: when miniature donkey Turlough exposed himself during a cuddle session. You’ll also hear about a school visit gone slightly awry, and the buzz of May Day weekend at Kinedale Donkeys.

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]]> Episode 2 - Donkey Treads the Board Episode 2 - Donkey Treads the Board Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT 27:20 682131eaca72734652eccff4 true https://www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk/hoofnotespod 682131eaca72734652eccff4 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-2-donkey-treads-the-board full 2 Robert shares updates from the farm, including how the boys have been repeatedly breaking out and the preparations underway for Balmoral Show. This week’s Hoofnote Headline: Mother Goat Goes Bald from Being a Brat. Get the lowdown on Morag the goat and her misbehaviour. The featured story is a gem from Robert’s youth: the time he and donkey Denis appeared on stage in Dublin in the opera Carmen. Plus, Robert introduces a new segment — The To Do List — where he commits to tasks for public accountability.

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]]> Robert shares updates from the farm, including how the boys have been repeatedly breaking out and the preparations underway for Balmoral Show. This week’s Hoofnote Headline: Mother Goat Goes Bald from Being a Brat. Get the lowdown on Morag the goat and her misbehaviour. The featured story is a gem from Robert’s youth: the time he and donkey Denis appeared on stage in Dublin in the opera Carmen. Plus, Robert introduces a new segment — The To Do List — where he commits to tasks for public accountability.

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]]> Episode 3 - SPF50 and Braydio Waves Episode 3 - SPF50 and Braydio Waves Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT 36:09 6821326127cd6226389d7a05 true https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/episode-3-spf50-and-braydio-waves 6821326127cd6226389d7a05 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 episode-3-spf50-and-braydio-waves full 3 We’re back for Episode 3! Robert welcomes listeners and gives a heartfelt update on recent events: visiting the NI Hospice with the donkeys (and another Turlough moment), a successful Donkey Date Night, and the sunset escapee walk. Hear about upcoming events including the Sunset Picnic, Beer & Cheese Night, and get behind-the-scenes of setting up for Balmoral Show. The Hoofnote Headline this week: Donkey Demands SPF50 Before Stepping Out — a tale of pink-nosed diva Tinkerbell. The featured story is about Perdita’s brave and cheeky first visit to a care home. Robert also checks in on his public to-do list, sets new goals, and shares plans for filming with TG4 and his new social media steward role at the show.

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]]> We’re back for Episode 3! Robert welcomes listeners and gives a heartfelt update on recent events: visiting the NI Hospice with the donkeys (and another Turlough moment), a successful Donkey Date Night, and the sunset escapee walk. Hear about upcoming events including the Sunset Picnic, Beer & Cheese Night, and get behind-the-scenes of setting up for Balmoral Show. The Hoofnote Headline this week: Donkey Demands SPF50 Before Stepping Out — a tale of pink-nosed diva Tinkerbell. The featured story is about Perdita’s brave and cheeky first visit to a care home. Robert also checks in on his public to-do list, sets new goals, and shares plans for filming with TG4 and his new social media steward role at the show.

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]]> Introducing HoofNotes Introducing HoofNotes Fri, 02 May 2025 19:28:33 GMT 0:37 68151ce26ac0e5213b4d8f87 false https://shows.acast.com/hoofnotes/episodes/introducing-hoofnotes 68151ce26ac0e5213b4d8f87 680fd74c53ed555148462a09 introducing-hoofnotes A feel-good podcast straight from the donkey’s mouth. trailer Welcome to HoofNotes, a brand new podcast from rural County Down, hosted by me, Robert Wallace – also known as Donkey Boy. This teaser gives you a glimpse of what to expect: weekly updates from life on my working donkey farm, funny stories you wouldn't believe (including a donkey in an opera), and honest chats about rural life. Whether you're an animal lover, a podcast wanderer, or just here for the craic, you’re very welcome.

Subscribe now and come along for the ride – the gates are nearly open.

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]]> Welcome to HoofNotes, a brand new podcast from rural County Down, hosted by me, Robert Wallace – also known as Donkey Boy. This teaser gives you a glimpse of what to expect: weekly updates from life on my working donkey farm, funny stories you wouldn't believe (including a donkey in an opera), and honest chats about rural life. Whether you're an animal lover, a podcast wanderer, or just here for the craic, you’re very welcome.

Subscribe now and come along for the ride – the gates are nearly open.

Follow our socials @hoofnotespod


Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk

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