Alison Moffatt | Guest: Irish Stew Podcast

Co-Founder / Marketing Manager

Alison Moffatt is Co-Founder and Marketing Manager of Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway, an award-winning eco-luxury retreat nestled on a 100-acre estate in County Leitrim, Ireland. Since opening in 2022, Drumhierny has captivated guests with its unique blend of sustainable luxury, featuring 16 eco-friendly woodland lodges, an outdoor wellbeing sanctuary, and 5km of forest trails winding through ancient oak woodlands and historic fairy forts.

At HubSpot, where she served as a Customer Success Manager, building her expertise in customer experience, portfolio management, and strategic growth. Her background in SaaS and customer-centric business operations has proven invaluable in creating the exceptional guest experiences that have earned Drumhierny recognition, including a Highly Commended award in the Sustainability category at the SFA National Small Business Awards.

Alison holds a degree from Technological University Dublin and is based in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Jan. 25, 2026

Malaysian Chef, Woodland Retreat, E-Bike Ramble: Off the Beaten Craic in Leitrim - Days 7 & 8

Irish Stew’s latest “Off the Beaten Craic” adventure in County Leitrim discovers three new ways to slow down, tune in, and taste this corner of Ireland, through food, forest, and a gentle spin along the Jackalope Trail. First, we meet Malaysian‑born chef and restaurateur Sham Hanifa . At age 20 he answered an ad to work in Ireland, arriving in Carrick‑on‑Shannon jet‑lagged and short on money, but today he anchors the local food scene with The Cottage, My Kitchen, and Buffalo Boy, blending Irish ...

Guests: Sham Hanifa, Alison Moffatt, Eileen Gibbons

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