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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 13 Apr 2021
Katherine O’Leary: the joys of broadband in the countryside
The Easter break saw the O’Leary’s without internet once again. It is a joke. The National Broadband Service needs to make sure that all areas are serviced, writes Katherine O’Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 06 Apr 2021
Katherine’s Country: the sweet relief of the vaccine
The blatant flouting of vaccination protocols by people who have engineered vaccines for themselves has disgusted Katherine O’Leary. The vulnerable people in our lives are being done and this is how i
Katherine O'Leary on 30 Mar 2021
Katherine’s Country: be kind and keep focused
Katherine O’Leary advises not ending the restrictions until it is safe to do so. Concentrating on being kind will get us through this tough time.
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Mar 2021
Katherine’s Country: Paddy’s Day comes and goes once again
A quiet St Patrick’s Day is marked by good weather and daffodils. Katherine O’Leary can’t believe that the whole farming year has turned full circle
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Mar 2021
Katherine's Country: preparing for all eventualities on the farm
Even a minor accident on a farm can cause upheaval. It is really important to have a strategy in place for when someone gets sick. Have the conversation and a plan in place. Katherine O’Leary writes
Katherine O'Leary on 09 Mar 2021
Katherine’s Country: learning from one another
Katherine O’Leary advises farmers ‘to farm as if you are being watched’ because the road back from a stupid mistake is a long and hard one. Communication at every level is important to the business
Katherine O'Leary on 05 Mar 2021
Katherine’s Country: good communication is the key to everything
Calf scour is the dreaded nightmare of every dairy farmer. Prevention and prompt treatment are the answers. Good communication between calf rearers is also hugely important, writes Katherine O’Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 23 Feb 2021
Katherine's Country: full steam ahead on the farm
With 115 cows calved by 22 February, it has been a busy time. Katherine O’Leary is able to forget lockdown and enjoy beautiful moments on the farm
Katherine O'Leary on 16 Feb 2021
Katherine’s Country: online entertainment brings some light relief
In our homes we are getting tired of our own company. It is never more important to smile. Katherine O’Leary’s grandson Ricky was motivated to dance by the gardaí rendition of the Jeruselema dance routine, bringing laughter to his extended family.
Katherine O'Leary on 09 Feb 2021
Katherine’s Country: baby steps
Katherine O’Leary is thrilled that her grandson, Ricky, is taking his first steps. His exploration of the kitchen cupboards and drawers leads her to rearrange the bottom drawer.
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Jan 2021
Calving kicks off with some set-backs but Katherine O'Leary is not deterred
With calving under way on the farm, Katherine O’Leary talks about the ups and downs of the new season and about why it is important to keep the eye on the big picture when losses happen.
Katherine O'Leary on 26 Jan 2021
Katherine’s Country: a new season kicks off
With calving under way on the farm, Katherine O’Leary talks about the ups and downs of the new season and about why it is important to keep the eye on the big picture when losses happen.