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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 27 Jul 2021
Katherine’s Country: a holiday up North is a stark reminder of the scars of conflict
The O’Learys visited Derry on 12 July and saw the marching bands. Everything is politics in Northern Ireland and the scars of the Troubles bubble under the surface constantly, writes Katherine O’Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 22 Jul 2021
Katherine O’Leary: on holidays but still farming
A holiday in Donegal proves to be utter bliss, but farming never stops as Katherine O’Leary found herself outside a big shed in Ballymena.
Katherine O'Leary on 13 Jul 2021
Katherine’s Country: continuing to build bridges
Having the 71 bridges of Donoughmore brought to her attention recently, Katherine O’Leary reflects on the bridges she knew growing up and what they meant to her
Katherine O'Leary on 06 Jul 2021
Katherine O'Leary: how strange we must seem
As she awaits her second vaccine, Katherine O’Leary wonders what our world must look like from the outside looking in nowadays.
Katherine O'Leary on 29 Jun 2021
Katherine’s Country: a Cork man’s pilgrimage
It is so lovely to be out and about again, writes Katherine O’Leary as she takes a wander through some of the natural beauty Co Cork has to offer.
Katherine O'Leary on 22 Jun 2021
Katherine’s Country: Silage: He’s headed our way. He’s on the loader!”
The main crop silage is three weeks late on the O’Leary farm. Both farmers and contractors are frustrated. It is important to keep talking, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 15 Jun 2021
Katherine’s Country: some rethinking needed for Irish hospitality
It is difficult for the hospitality industry to reopen and hit the ground running, we have gotten used to being without it so the hospitality industry need to step up the offering to ensure return business.
Katherine O'Leary on 08 Jun 2021
Katherine’s Country: another fright for Granny
Katherine O’Leary’s grandson is full of fun at 18 months. She cannot take her eyes off him for a second. The priority is to keep him safe.
Katherine O'Leary on 18 May 2021
Katherine’s Country: a welcome return to discussion groups
Discussion groups are getting back out on farms around the country. You are not alone with your farming challenges, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 11 May 2021
Katherine’s Country: advancing technology helping out on the farm
Katherine O’Leary tells us about the new cow monitoring technology installed on the farm, Woodside. It detects accurately when a cow is in heat – further tightening the calving pattern and providing early detection of health problems.
Katherine O'Leary on 04 May 2021
Katherine’s Country: positive take-away points from the pandemic
Having attended her first online mart, and being impressed by the quality of the experience Katherine O’Leary writes that there are certainly some positives from lockdown
Katherine O'Leary on 27 Apr 2021
Katherine’s Country: a challenging year for students
This past year will have left scars on students. Both parents and students will be worried about the next steps. It is important to talk about the issues.