Katherine O'Leary

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‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

Succession is more than the signing of papers. It's the passing of the mantle on several fronts.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

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‘Two of my favourite men visit out of love and concern and make my day better'

‘Two of my favourite men visit out of love and concern and make my day better'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 10 June 2026

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial – a resounding success

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial – a resounding success

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 June 2026

‘I don’t think I’d ever seen so many spiders and cobwebs extending everywhere’

‘I don’t think I’d ever seen so many spiders and cobwebs extending everywhere’

‘I don’t think I’d ever seen so many spiders and cobwebs extending everywhere’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 27 May 2026

'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 20 May 2026

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‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

A surprise visit from a friend in Australia illustrates the true value of real friendship.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 April 2026

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

‘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 1 April 2026

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

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

A mini-break has energised Katherine for the challenges ahead over the next few weeks.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 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'

Despite the pomp what mattered was the company of the two beautiful ladies with me.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 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’

Tim visits 'posh' Dunnes. As the family expand, maybe a second leg of lamb is needed.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 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'

Easter remains one of the busiest weekends on Irish farms, with the final cows still to calve and a long list of spring jobs demanding attention.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 April 2026

‘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 1 April 2026

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BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

Held every two years, BEEF2026 taking place on Wednesday, 1 July, promises to be one of the most important events in the farming calendar.

BEEF2026: a must-attend event for beef farmers

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