"My childhood, on a remote farm in Southern Ireland, was pivotal towards instilling in me an understanding of good husbandry and of the top quality produce that only comes from a true understanding of the particular qualities of the land, the soil and nature, now a natural harmony for me. Game is an integral part of our rural hertiage, I certainly remember this growing up. It truly sets us apart the from other cultural traditions, the quality in Ireland and the UK is unparalleled. In ecological terms, and with proper and strict controls, it is a force for good in the conservation of bird populations and restoration of natural countryside."