In and around Goulven, everyone knows Patrick Currey, the leading grower of short circuits that don’t put his tongue in his pocket! When he has something to say, he says it. When he has an idea in mind, he goes for it… At the age of 60, for the first time in his hard-working life, Patrick Querrey decided to treat himself to a three-week vacation. He leaves for Ireland this Friday, September 13, 2024. There is nothing unusual about that, except that the farmer has his tractor with no cabin, no ties to the site, and no Shakespearean language…

The memory of the Tour de France caravan

“In 1974, when I was 10 years old, I was fascinated by watching the Tour de France caravan enter the BAI (now Brittany Ferries) boat Kerrisnel at Roscoff and I said to myself, ‘One day, that will be me’. ,’ the farmer says openly. “For my 50th birthday, I went to Ireland and I loved the atmosphere of the pubs, the people were not grumpy and welcoming. I promised myself that I would return there for my retirement. The latter hasn’t sounded yet, but Patrick Querre has learned that over time, in life, you don’t have to wait until tomorrow to make your dreams come true. Films and books such as “The Cow” by Mohammad Hamidi or “The Cow and the Prisoner” by Henri Vernouil enhanced his design. With the approval of his partner Véronique, he leaves in peace. She will manage the store and her employee, Kevin, who knows how the farm works by heart, will operate. “I am touched by the solidarity of fellow farmers around me, who know I am about to leave my cattle and naturally offer their help.”

On the left as the boat exits

Asked if he had organized his tour, he replied: “In Cork, when I get off the boat, I turn left and go to Northern Ireland. I want to travel around the 1,600 km long island. Like I’m taking a tour of Brittany! “. The idea is to go there and meet the farmers: “I’ll knock on farm doors and ask for hospitality.” His only traveling companion will be a blue tractor with no New Holland cab.

Once in an Ireland, I would knock on farm doors
And ask for hospitality.

“This tractor has already gone to Paris for a demonstration, and then I put it up for sale, but ultimately I couldn’t do it.”

Calabusen as headgear

But to protect him from bad weather he will have his father’s calabuzzen, a typical headdress from the Pagan kingdom and a sentimental heritage, as well as his new yellow raincoat. He plans to plant an orange tree in St. Patrick’s land (yes!), referring to his favorite Renaud song. “I was told to make it clear to the Irish that I am from Brest and not Brest, which means chest in English! » He laughed before continuing: “No offense to those who say I’m going to burn diesel, I’m going to have fun. It’s a personal act. I want to get away, it will be my own Santiago de Compostela…”

Practical

Patrick Querre will depart from Kerbrat an Door Farm this Friday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m.