Katherine
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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 09 Oct 2018
Moments of weakness are allowed
As her eldest son turns 30, Katherine O'Leary takes a birds-eye view on the past years with her family and holds a hopeful view on the future.
Katherine O'Leary on 02 Oct 2018
No Ploughing - what to do
Katherine O'Leary speaks about how Storm Ali cancelling the Ploughing helped her rediscover an appreciation for the town of Birr.
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Sep 2018
Ploughing on despite the damage
The unusual can happen and planning for the unforeseen is a must. After a year of weather events, there was no great surprise that weather would interfere at the Ploughing, writes Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 18 Sep 2018
A cracking grass and fodder farm walk
The Hennessy family successfully navigated the drought. We could see strategies worked as a carpet of lush green grass stretched before us, writes Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 11 Sep 2018
KATHERINE'S COUNTRY: Getting the basics right
Scanning results have a huge impact on the year ahead. Getting the cows in calf takes precedence. If there are no calves, there is no milk, writes Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Aug 2018
Drought in retreat, while Colm travels
Feeding costs on the farm continue to be of major concern, further impacting the year-end profit for many farmers. Katherine O'Leary writes
Katherine O'Leary on 04 Sep 2018
The magic of Achill Island
A shimmering tapestry of colours, rolling waves, majestic mountains and green fields. Welcome to Achill Island, writes Katherine O’Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 21 Aug 2018
Katherine's Country: It's time to let them go
As college looms, parents have to remember it’s time to let children go and make their futures, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 14 Aug 2018
Katherine's country - Funerals come in threes
Life is profoundly fragile and can be taken in an instant. It is that realisation that leads us to fear death, Katherine O'Leary discusses.
Katherine O'Leary on 07 Aug 2018
Katherine's Country: Cork out and the drought is over
As rain starts falling again, it’s all systems go, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 01 Aug 2018
Katherine's Country: Drought costs thousands every week
In farming, as in life, it pays to have a plan, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Jul 2018
Language barrier in Slovenia
Katherine O'Leary discusses her recent trip to Slovenia, including the language, the people and the local cuisine