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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 04 Aug 2020
Katherine’s Country: good service etiquette should always apply
Finishing out her holiday in West Cork. Katherine O’Leary writes that good service has never been so important.
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Jul 2020
Katherine’s Country: holidaying in Ireland – a changed environment
Katherine O’Leary takes a few days off in Kerry and Clare finding the countryside beautiful and the food scrumptious. A hair appointment proved to be the icing on the cake
Katherine O'Leary on 21 Jul 2020
Katherine’s Country: mental health has become everyone’s focus
Katherine O’Leary considers that mental health is an issue following COVID-19. It is important to be upbeat and aware that some people need support to get back to social interaction while still staying safe
Katherine O'Leary on 14 Jul 2020
Katherine's Country: all hands on deck on the farm
It’s a very busy time on Katherine O’Leary’s home farm. Breeding is finished and surplus grass is being made into silage completing the feed requirement for the cows for the winter
Katherine O'Leary on 07 Jul 2020
Katherine’s Country: those who step up to the plate (and those who don't)
It's appalling when some politicians whinge and cry because they didn't get the job they thought was their entitlement, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 30 Jun 2020
Katherine's Country: surgery and tragedy
Katherine O'Leary writes about the strange experience of surgery during COVID-19 restrictions, while a neighbouring family have been plunged into grief following a tragic accident.
Katherine O'Leary on 23 Jun 2020
Katherine’s Country: emerging from lockdown
A return to normal interaction with people seems impossible due to the constant worry related to infection prevention. Katherine O’Leary realises that emerging from lockdown is not simple
Katherine O'Leary on 16 Jun 2020
Katherine's Country: a different type of graduation
Our Lady of Good Counsel School in Ballincollig honours students with a drive in movie night marking graduation for the school leavers, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 09 Jun 2020
Katherine's Country: appreciation restores my resolve
It may have been without hugs, but my family went the extra mile to celebrate my birthday with obvious love and appreciation, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 02 Jun 2020
Meeting and eating under the COVID-19 cloud
Katherine O’Leary momentarily forgets COVID-19 restrictions and enjoys covering the silage pit.
Katherine O'Leary on 26 May 2020
Katherine's Country: keeping each other entertained, but safe
At five months old, Katherine O'Leary's grandson Ricky is cute, engaging and helping the family to endure COVID-19 restrictions
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