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‘We don’t have to lose colour from our garden to be sustainable'
Katherine O'Leary
A visit to Bloom 2025 inspires Katherine O'Leary to focus on her garden for the next couple of weeks.
4 June 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘I wish I could remove the stress and heartache from those I love'
Facing into June into a new avenue of therapy with eight treatments on alternate days, Katherine reflects on the stress and heartache ahead for family and friends.
28 May 2025 l2
'I know Philip and Aileen were humbled to be among such outstanding farmers'
The 18 finalists showcased dairy farming in such a positive manner.
'Walking his only daughter up the aisle on her wedding day topped everything'
The sunny Algarve in Portugal was the destination for the beautiful wedding of Orlaith Coleman and Mark Guiry.
14 May 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘It’s so important to value all friendships that are diverse and different'
Old friendships are always there to be rekindled, writes Katherine O'Leary.
7 May 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'I had a sore bum and tired legs but I was thrilled that I’d cycled almost 28km'
A cycling trip on the Kerry Greenway proves challenging and rewarding.
30 April 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'
The little white book turns up and the spring jobs continue to bring energy and vibrancy to the farm.
23 April 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'The little white book is missing... how do I tell Tim?'
When Katherine realised the important record book was probably gone for good, she had to come clean.
16 April 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘Sometimes a story can transcend and embrace our humanity in a special way’
Darragh McCullough spoke movingly on radio about the birth of his daughter, Grace via surrogacy, and she was spellbound, writes Katherine O'Leary.
2 April 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘Unfortunately, every farmer knows when an animal is dead'
There is a sinking feeling as you approach a dead animal from afar, Katherine O'Leary discovered that one of her heifers was dead.
26 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'How many farmers are this week suffering from backache, sore knees or hips?'
The time is now to start thinking about taking breaks and what relief staff are needed for next spring, writes Katherine O'Leary.
19 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘Avoid going down rabbit holes with negative thoughts. Stay above ground’
A visit from RTÉ's Brenda Donohue brings all of the family around the kitchen table and puts cancer treatment in perspective.
12 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary