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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 26 Sep 2022
Colour, crowds, fun and puddles – Ploughing back with a bang
The mood of farmers was upbeat and enthusiastic at the Ploughing Championships.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 Sep 2022
Katherine’s Country: tackling the stiffness issues
There is an exercise programme out there to suit anyone, writes Katherine O'Leary - you just have to find the right one.
Katherine O'Leary on 12 Sep 2022
Katherine’s Country: finding the rhythm of the school year
A new school year begins and Katherine’s grandson Ricky starts playschool with enthusiasm.
Katherine O'Leary on 06 Sep 2022
Katherine’s Country: the drought has ended
Finally, the rain has come after the drought period on the O’Leary farm.
Katherine O'Leary on 29 Aug 2022
Katherine's Country: retirement and celebration
As Sean Clarke retired as Regional Manager of IFA after 32 years, a barbecue was held to honour his time in IFA, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 23 Aug 2022
Katherine's Country: my Westlife endurance test
Westlife played Cork two weeks ago and Katherine wonders why the band cannot stick to the advertised times instead of making fans wait in the sun, writes Ciara Leahy.
Katherine O'Leary on 15 Aug 2022
Katherine’s Country: wedding day defined by a broad smile of happiness
Katherine’s enduring memory of her youngest son Colm’s wedding to Elaine will be the broad smile of happiness across his face that lasted all day long.
Katherine O'Leary on 08 Aug 2022
Katherine’s Country: community support is everything
The loss of the talented young Tipperary and Clonoulty-Rossmore hurler, Dillon Quirke, has sent shockwaves through the country and the GAA.
Katherine O'Leary on 27 Jul 2022
Katherine's Country- being kind brings so much pleasure
Katherine hosts a Kitchen Party for her soon to be daughter in law, Elaine. It’s all go in the O’Leary household in the run up to Colm and Elaine’s wedding.
Katherine O'Leary on 13 Jul 2022
Make your mental health a priority
A session at the recent European Dairy Farmer’s conference entitled ‘Be Aware of your Mental Health.’ was chaired by Katherine O’Leary. “If you are feeling unwell, talk to someone".
Katherine O'Leary on 05 Jul 2022
Farmers, processors, industry, research and advisory in agreement
Dr Patrick Wall, Professor of Public Health in UCD took the podium at the European Dairy Farmers conference and focused us on the message that we deliver to the public writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 29 Jun 2022
Katherine's Country- finally it rains
After several weeks of dry weather and consequently slower grass growth, the rain has finally come. Good growth and higher grass yields are just around the corner, writes Katherine O’Leary.