Katherine O'Leary

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‘How many children like Katriona must slip through the system?'

Katriona O'Sullivan has published her second book 'Hungry'. Katriona was interviewed by Deirdre O'Shaughnessy as part of Cork's Literary Festival.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 6 May 2026

‘How many children like Katriona must slip through the system?'

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‘A perfect retreat: rest, rolling countryside, and supporting small businesses'

‘A perfect retreat: rest, rolling countryside, and supporting small businesses'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 29 April 2026

'Afternoon tea was lovely, but it was the company that made the day special'

'Afternoon tea was lovely, but it was the company that made the day special'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 April 2026

‘Between spring lamb and auld hogget, there wasn’t a scrap left on either bone’

‘Between spring lamb and auld hogget, there wasn’t a scrap left on either bone’

‘Between spring lamb and auld hogget, there wasn’t a scrap left on either bone’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 15 April 2026

‘It was all go over the weekend with last of cows still left to calve'

‘It was all go over the weekend with last of cows still left to calve'

‘It was all go over the weekend with last of cows still left to calve'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 8 April 2026

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‘Inclusion is a basic human need – we all deserve to belong'

‘Inclusion is a basic human need – we all deserve to belong'

My son Diarmuid stars in Unmasked 2026, a show of music, drama, dance and inclusion in Cork Arts Centre.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

'Just two colours, black on white, created a scene that I would happily frame'

'Just two colours, black on white, created a scene that I would happily frame'

Beautiful spring days make farming enjoyable. Having the right staff makes everything run smoothly.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

‘My aunt Gretta was the queen amongst aunties and she had a mighty send off’

‘My aunt Gretta was the queen amongst aunties and she had a mighty send off’

Aunties and Uncles have a major role to play in children’s lives, here's to my aunt Gretta.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

'There was a time when palliative care would have sent me into a terror zone'

'There was a time when palliative care would have sent me into a terror zone'

A version of Lanigan's Ball went on for a whole week trying to find a solution to pain and it worked.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

Remembering Dan O'Riordan from Ballydaly, a cherished member of our IFA family.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

The stability and seasonality of spring is grounding with calving season in full flow.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

Pain is a new feature in life with cancer for Katherine, who remains hopeful a solution will let her get on with everyday life.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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