greener fields

Author: Hannah Nash

Welcome to greener fields. In this podcast series, host Hannah Nash chats to people about the realities of life in your 20s & 30s, especially regarding what life is like living in Ireland or abroad; the good, the bad, and everything in between to help you decide whether the grass is always greener on the other side, or greener wherever you water it.
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now or never with Máire Nixon
Sunday, 30 November, 2025

During this week’s episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Máire Nixon from Co. Mayo, who now calls Perth home.Growing up in Westport, Máire went on to complete both her undergrad and Masters in Galway. In this episode, she talks through the moment she decided to move to Australia — a simple “now or never” decision that set everything in motion. She shares the reality of those early months: doing farm work in Orange on her own, adjusting to a completely new environment, and eventually moving to Perth where she began to find her feet and build a life.Máire also reflects on home — what it’s like to live so far from Ireland, how distance has shifted her perspective, and the balancing act of creating a new life while staying connected to where you’re from. She speaks openly about the lessons she’s picked up along the way, from trusting her own judgment to adapting when things don’t go to plan and so much more.Another beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @greenerfields @hannahnash01 @mairenixon