Farmers Journal, Irish Farmers Journal, Farming in Ireland, Farmer Journal, Farmers in Ireland

Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

Former Railway Union rugby player Kate McCarthy turned to farming after injuries ended her playing career, finding a new challenge and purpose in Co Clare.

SPORT 28 October 2026

Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

farming

Former rugby player Kate McCarthy finds new purpose in farming

MOST READ STORIES

IFJ Junior: ‘I didn’t think the tractor video would get so much traction’

Pat Brereton: ‘older farmers tend to be a bit more nostalgic’

Are you responsible with your nitrates?

Are you responsible with your nitrates?

Raw milk: ‘it has the potential to be a vital community asset’

Raw milk: ‘it has the potential to be a vital community asset’

Life on the land: a pictorial record of our farming past

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘I like to think I’m progressive – but I'm old fashioned'

Michelle and Simon Brown: 'choose and cut your own Christmas tree at our farm'

SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

Sign in

Reset Password

Email address not recognised

Link sent to your email address

ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE: