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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 22 Oct 2021
Katherine O’Leary: unity among farmers is what is needed most
In the wake of the IFA protests, it has become clear farmers must band together if they are to negotiate with the Government and the EU to produce food sustainably, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 12 Oct 2021
Katherine’s Country: Facebook goes down
Getting older siblings and cousins to assist younger teenagers to engage with social media is the way forward, having seen the stir #Facebookdown caused last week, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 05 Oct 2021
Katherine O’Leary: nothing but goodwill in a disaster
The level of good will for Glenisk following a devastating fire at its yoghurt-making plant is enormous. A promise to rebuild is good news for loyal customers.
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Sep 2021
Katherine’s Country: young researchers make their mark
The young researchers’ subjects at Teagasc Moorepark Open Day caught Katherine O’Leary’s attention. These researchers will define our future farming activities.
Katherine O'Leary on 24 Sep 2021
Katherine O’Leary: it’s all about clover
A visit to Teagasc Moorepark Open Day was just the catalyst to get farmers thinking, talking and planning about how best to be sustainable into the future, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 14 Sep 2021
Katherine O'Leary: health should always come first
A contractor recently took ill at the family home. Katherine O’Leary urges farmers to check in on the contractors working on the farm – the actions you take may save a life.
Katherine O'Leary on 07 Sep 2021
Katherine’s Country: back to school
This is no ordinary school year. Teachers and principals are acknowledging and understanding this and schools will do everything in their power to support students in the transition back to normality.
Katherine O'Leary on 31 Aug 2021
Katherine’s Country: love is in the air
Phillip and Aileen’s wedding was a magical affair, writes Katherine O’Leary, with family, charity and our furry friends all playing a vital part.
Katherine O'Leary on 17 Aug 2021
Katherine’s Country: identity is important and personal
Katherine O’Leary lives in Cork in harmony with her neighbours where one’s religion is not an issue. She contends that identity is important and personal.
Katherine O'Leary on 10 Aug 2021
Katherine O’Leary: the perfect fit in Naas
With only three weeks to go to her son Philip’s wedding to his fiancée, Aileen, Katherine O’Leary has to get her outfit sorted. She makes a mad dash to Naas.
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.