Terri Conroy grew up in an industrial town in the North of England, though she always yearned for the wild, green beauty of her home in Connemara. She returned to Ireland in 1994 to study for a master’s degree in history and folklore at NUIG. Following her studies, Terri spent several years teaching in both secondary and third-level education.
A shift in her career path led Terri to open a health shop, where she developed a deep fascination with herbal medicine. This interest soon moved from the storefront to the soil; what began as a few vegetable beds evolved into a passion for growing and foraging medicinal plants. This journey ultimately led to the creation of her popular YouTube channel, Danu’s Irish Herb Garden.
While Terri has always loved the outdoors, her study of herbal medicine has deepened her appreciation for plant spirits. She holds a firm belief that everything – animals, plants, trees, rocks, and the land itself – is imbued with spirit. Today, she works in co-creation with the land and its spirits, nurturing relationships that are mutually beneficial.
Terri lives in Connemara with her husband, two dogs, two cats, and an ever-varying number of chickens.
