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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 19 May 2020
Katherine's Country: an unexpected trip
Lockdown is easing, but that means little change for farmers. On a trip to Kildare to the heifer rearer, Katherine O’Leary sees a country that reminds her of the early 80s
Katherine O'Leary on 12 May 2020
Katherine's Country: find time to laugh
Admitting she felt a bit overwhelmed with lockdown; a call from a friend made Katherine O'Leary self-evaluate; renewing her determination to emerge from this in a positive frame of mind.
Katherine O'Leary on 05 May 2020
Katherine's Country: it's the simple things
Everyday mundane tasks, such as cleaning the floors, are sparking joyous memories for Katherine O’Leary
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Apr 2020
Katherine's Country: a new type of normal
This week Katherine O’Leary talks about our new normal. She suspects that it won’t change anytime soon. Meanwhile, despite her husband Tim having a mishap, breeding of the cows has begun
Katherine O'Leary on 21 Apr 2020
Katherin's Country: a strange Easter and a big, bright thank you
Katherine O’Leary and her family said thank you by shining lights for all frontline staff and in remembrance of those who have lost their lives from COVID-19 on Easter Saturday night
Katherine O'Leary on 14 Apr 2020
Katherine‘s Country: we can and must keep going
We can and must keep going to beat the monster that is COVID-19, writes Katherine O'Leary, as social distancing becomes the norm on her family farm.
Katherine O'Leary on 07 Apr 2020
Katherine's Country: making lists
Write a list of all the things you could do in the house in order to stay busy while isolating or cocooning and the time will pass, advises Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 31 Mar 2020
The responsibility of keeping people safe
Katherine O'Leary writes about her fear of contracting the virus and praises our politicians and health experts for their trojan work.
Katherine O'Leary on 24 Mar 2020
Katherine's Country: adjusting to a new way of life
Adjusting to a life with social distancing, Katherine O’Leary takes us through the changes on-farm as everyone tries their best to keep it business as usual
Katherine O'Leary on 10 Mar 2020
Katherine O'Leary: tackling the coronavirus
While some may take a laid-back approach to the coronavirus, Katherine O’Leary is reminding people that many families have vulnerable members to protect, so do your bit and wash your hands
Katherine O'Leary on 03 Mar 2020
Farming lives are defined by the weather
Calving continues apace and rainfall makes farming difficult on the O’Leary farm, writes Katherine O’Leary, who is mindful of the extreme difficulties faced by farmers in other areas.
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Feb 2020
It's never too late to change your path
Katherine O’Leary was blown away by James Leonard’s interview on the Tommy Tiernan Show, a recovered heroin addict who graduated with a master’s in criminology