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'I hate this day' - saying goodbye to cows we've known all their lives

Great support from the men and women that service our farm, Katherine O'Leary writes.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 November 2026

'I hate this day' - saying goodbye to cows we've known all their lives

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Tirlán’s Truly Grass-Fed under fire at Nuffield

Tirlán’s Truly Grass-Fed under fire at Nuffield

DEALER 11 November 2026

Women & Agriculture reflections: ‘you could feel the love of the audience'

Women & Agriculture reflections: ‘you could feel the love of the audience'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 November 2026

Rural strategy launched in city

Rural strategy launched in city

Rural strategy launched in city

DEALER 4 November 2026

‘This is a crucial time for me to live in the moment and to keep hope intact’

‘This is a crucial time for me to live in the moment and to keep hope intact’

‘This is a crucial time for me to live in the moment and to keep hope intact’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 28 October 2026

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New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

New policy launched by Government sets out ‘ambitious vision’ for rural Ireland

A series of regional events will be held across the country over the coming months to engage directly with rural communities on the priorities and commitments set out in the new policy.

NEWS 27 October 2026

Women & Agriculture: why hearing women’s stories matters most

Women & Agriculture: why hearing women’s stories matters most

Ahead of the 17th Women & Agriculture conference, Katherine O'Leary reflects on the event’s evolution and the value of connecting with women navigating farm and family life.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 21 October 2026

FBD National Dairy Show: the future of farming depends on the next generation

FBD National Dairy Show: the future of farming depends on the next generation

A day at the FBD National Dairy Show in Millstreet prompts reflection on the future of farming and the importance of generational renewal.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 14 October 2026

‘The heat and drought took its toll on the heifers; fertility had suffered'

‘The heat and drought took its toll on the heifers; fertility had suffered'

While grass growth has recovered, fertility results in this year's heifers point to the hidden costs of a prolonged summer drought, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 October 2026

'Will the owner of the pink hurley have the same opportunities in Gaelic games?'

'Will the owner of the pink hurley have the same opportunities in Gaelic games?'

As the repercussions of Mary McAleese's resignation from the GAA's Steering Group on Integration continue, I wonder whether politics could leave my granddaughter behind.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 30 September 2026

Why ploughing at home was the next best thing

Why ploughing at home was the next best thing

Katherine O’Leary reflects on a week of ploughing at home, finding satisfaction in the seasonal work despite missing this year’s National Ploughing Championships.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 23 September 2026

‘The end of the drought and a return to grass growth bring a jovial mood’

‘The end of the drought and a return to grass growth bring a jovial mood’

Grass growth has exceeded expectations following the drought, creating an upbeat atmosphere at the Irish Holstein Friesian Association Focus Farm Day in Cork, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 16 September 2026

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SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

MSD Animal Health has launched SenseHub® Lifetime, the world’s only system that monitors dairy animals at every stage of life. It covers calves, replacement heifers and the cow’s entire lactation.

SenseHub Lifetime: every animal, every stage, every minute

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