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Churn of the century: step back in time at The Butter Museum
Katherine O'Leary
The Butter Museum brought back memories as two IFA stalwarts were honoured, writes Katherine O’Leary.
28 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: Granny is going on a sleep over
With ditches full of blackberries, Katherine got to work on her autumnal tart, with thoughts of her grandson Ricky at the forefront of her mind, writes Katherine O’Leary.
21 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
The Helens move to west Cork
The Helens have moved into their new home with an accessible kitchen, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Music often inspires honesty and authenticity
The miracle of life unfolds in every human being and it should be embraced and not judged, writes Katherine O'Leary.
14 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: ‘cancer treatment is tough until you can’t have it’
Katherine O’Leary got quite a shock when she suddenly couldn’t have chemotherapy due to high enzymes in her liver.
7 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
'Get off the negativity bus and stress levels will fall'
Embrace change and look for science-based answers when making decisions on the farm, writes Katherine O'Leary
31 July 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: ensuring we have enough fodder for the winter
If farmers have patience and can keep it together, the change in the weather will come, the fodder will be saved and we will manage it all as we’ve done in previous difficult years.
24 July 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leahy: babysitting my second grandchild
Katherine's little grandchild, Peter waited for his bottle while his Granny struggled in his parents new kitchen.
17 July 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: building relationships with the teenagers
The effort you put in now with the petulant teenager will come back to you in years to come through friendship, writes Katherine O’ Leary.
10 July 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: maybe next year we might have some normal seasons
There is a lot of talk around kitchen tables about this difficult summer. As costs continue to rise due to the weather, we can only hope for better next year, writes Katherine O’Leary.
3 July 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: ‘Suisha Inclusive Arts is Diarmuid’s magic space’
A production by Suisha Inclusive Arts, is a reminder that people with disabilities have the right to choose where they live, writes Katherine O’Leary.
26 June 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: whatever the black cloud, we can get out from under it
When my family suggested having a party for my 65th birthday, a good memory helped me to acquiesce and enjoy the day, writes Katherine O’Leary.
19 June 2024 Katherine O'Leary