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‘On a mission to celebrate and empower women: believe you can make a difference'

A trip to An Grianán is to be celebrated, so step up and participate to make a difference.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 February 2026

‘On a mission to celebrate and empower women: believe you can make a difference'

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‘Change can be difficult – that’s where family and friends come to the rescue’

‘Change can be difficult – that’s where family and friends come to the rescue’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 28 January 2026

‘A new grandson brings a rush of love before cancer throws another curveball’

‘A new grandson brings a rush of love before cancer throws another curveball’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 14 January 2026

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 30 December 2025

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 December 2025

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‘FBD Trust is celebrating 50 years, with €70m paid out in philanthropic support’

‘FBD Trust is celebrating 50 years, with €70m paid out in philanthropic support’

Half a century in business and millions paid to charitable agricultural projects is something worth celebrating for FBD.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 October 2025

‘I didn’t know reindeers ate porridge’ – Ricky’s enchanting Santa commentary

‘I didn’t know reindeers ate porridge’ – Ricky’s enchanting Santa commentary

Visiting Santa is part of the magic of Christmas and is a great way to diffuse any anxiety about his impending visit.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 October 2025

‘I believe the most important thing that you can gift a child is your time’

‘I believe the most important thing that you can gift a child is your time’

An impromptu birthday party for her beautiful grandson, Peter, who turned two last week was a lovely family occasion.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 October 2025

'A trip down the fields makes me feel part of the energy of the farm'

'A trip down the fields makes me feel part of the energy of the farm'

Autumnal beauty is battered by storm Claudia as animals and farmers wind down for the winter.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 October 2025

‘It was personable – honest, funny at times and very heartwarming’

‘It was personable – honest, funny at times and very heartwarming’

Women & Agriculture delivers its traditional injection of laughter, hope and tears.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 October 2025

'Halloween is about making memories – and precious moments with grandchildren'

'Halloween is about making memories – and precious moments with grandchildren'

Halloween is all about memorable times and her precious grandchildren, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 October 2025

Katherine O’Leary: sharing the magic at Women & Agriculture

Katherine O’Leary: sharing the magic at Women & Agriculture

Irish Country Living’s columnist, Katherine O’Leary, on the strength and success of women in farming and how that comes together in an uplifting day at the Women & Agriculture conference.

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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