Katherine O'Leary

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‘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 29 April 2026

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

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'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'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 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’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 15 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'

‘It was all go over the weekend with last of cows still left to calve'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 8 April 2026

‘Inclusion is a basic human need – we all deserve to belong'

‘Inclusion is a basic human need – we all deserve to belong'

‘Inclusion is a basic human need – we all deserve to belong'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 1 April 2026

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'Just two colours, black on white, created a scene that I would happily frame'

'Just two colours, black on white, created a scene that I would happily frame'

Beautiful spring days make farming enjoyable. Having the right staff makes everything run smoothly.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

‘My aunt Gretta was the queen amongst aunties and she had a mighty send off’

‘My aunt Gretta was the queen amongst aunties and she had a mighty send off’

Aunties and Uncles have a major role to play in children’s lives, here's to my aunt Gretta.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

'There was a time when palliative care would have sent me into a terror zone'

'There was a time when palliative care would have sent me into a terror zone'

A version of Lanigan's Ball went on for a whole week trying to find a solution to pain and it worked.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

Remembering Dan O'Riordan from Ballydaly, a cherished member of our IFA family.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

The stability and seasonality of spring is grounding with calving season in full flow.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

Pain is a new feature in life with cancer for Katherine, who remains hopeful a solution will let her get on with everyday life.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

There were kisses on my windows. Which grandchild could it be, Peter or Katie?

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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