In two days time, we will all be sitting down to enjoy our turkey, ham and all the trimmings, but it is important to remember that preparations for the food on your plate have been ongoing for months.

For turkey farmer Gerry McMyler based in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, his preparations for the busiest time of the year began some time in August, with the arrival of around 3,000 turkeys from the hatchery.