MEET THE TEAM
Niamh Seoighe
Our General Manager Niamh Seoighe has been part of the Loch Measc Distillery team since 2019. After starting out in administration, Niamh began leading tours and learned gin production. After a stint away for maternity leave, Niamh returned in June of 2023 to take on the role of General Manager. “I have probably touched on every job in the distillery so far,” says Niamh. “Tours, production, distilling, and delivery. You name it, I’ve done it. Progressing to the role of General Manager is a challenge I welcome as I have great interest in the business and seeing it flourish in the years to come.”
Niamh, a Gaeilgeoir, is local to the Tourmakeady and Joyce Country area, having grown up on the shores of Loch Na Fooey and the hills of Tourmakeady. She farms hill sheep and Connemara ponies and has a big grá for the local history, heritage and community. “When people come to the distillery it’s nice to give them an insight into the history and heritage of the area we are so lucky to live in. The scenery alone is spectacular,” says Niamh.
Having studied in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick and GMIT Galway, to earn her Business degree, Niamh worked in hospitality for many years before joining the Loch Measc team.
Andrew Bourke-Hastings
Head Distiller
Andrew grew up in Westport town but his family have roots going back over 100 years in Tourmakeady. After leaving school he took to travelling for a few years in Australia and Asia, working mainly in hospitality, bars and cooking.
On returning to Ireland he eventually moved back to his ancestral home in Gortfree, Tourmakeady. “I always loved coming to Tourmakeady, I have many fond memories of spending time around the lake and in the beautiful countryside. I hope to bring my family up here”.
Andrew took a leap of faith when job for a brewer/distiller was advertised in Loch Measc Distillery. He joined Loch Measc in 2022, quickly discovering a profound passion for the craft and immersing himself in the artistry of distilling. “I gained so much knowledge and satisfaction from the work, I guess being behind the scenes made me appreciate spirits more”.
He quickly became an integral part of the Loch Measc family, eventually taking on the role of Head Distiller in 2023.
Andrews’s passion speaks volumes when you get him talking about his work and passion; you cannot help but get drawn in by his knowledge, grá and keen interest towards his vocation.
“I’m proud to be able to stand over some of the highest quality spirits and have my name on a few barrels that I know were produced with great care and effort, start to finish. I think when you are in this game, you’re fully in it”.
Megan Mulroe
Tour Guide
Our tour guide Megan has lived in the wild mountains of Letterineen, Tourmakeady her entire life. Though she passed by the distillery every day, it wasnt until 2023 when she started working for the Loch Measc Team. Previously she studied Art/Photography and when her course was coming to an end, she arrived in one day accompanying her Dad in the Tractor and dropped in a CV in hopes of getting a job with the Loch Measc Team, though she had no prior experience with distilling.
Megan has since worked at the distillery taking a year out in-between to study her passion, music. She's the distillery tour guide but has also designed posters, labels, photographed products and distilled our spirits alongside anything else she can learn. She enjoys hands on learning and is open to constantly expanding her skill-set both within the distillery and in the music/art industry. She is always open to any questions and will provide any assistance she can.
