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‘As children return to school, it's time to get them going on the chores'

With the school year under way, now is the time to get that jobs list up on the kitchen wall, says Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 2 September 2026

‘As children return to school, it's time to get them going on the chores'

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'Cuddles and conversation made up for a family party that never happened'

'Cuddles and conversation made up for a family party that never happened'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 August 2026

'Rain has arrived in parts of mid-Cork and it's badly needed after the drought'

'Rain has arrived in parts of mid-Cork and it's badly needed after the drought'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 19 August 2026

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

'The Highlands reminded me of Kerry – but not quite as beautiful'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 12 August 2026

‘Sport played a big part in our holiday... cheering from the sidelines'

‘Sport played a big part in our holiday... cheering from the sidelines'

‘Sport played a big part in our holiday... cheering from the sidelines'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 5 August 2026

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“You can keep social media - I made my own splash on a Swedish rooftop”

“You can keep social media - I made my own splash on a Swedish rooftop”

Katherine O’Leary discovers that the best holiday moments don’t need to be shared online. A little bravery, a new experience and a rooftop pool created a memory that still brings a smile.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

‘Seeing the next generation take up farming is incredibly rewarding'

‘Seeing the next generation take up farming is incredibly rewarding'

Succession is one of the biggest challenges facing farming, so planning is crucial and should start early.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

‘We’re ready for the drought... cows to be fed silage in dry weeks ahead'

‘We’re ready for the drought... cows to be fed silage in dry weeks ahead'

The drought has arrived, but it was expected and farmers are prepared, with cows set to be fed silage in the weeks ahead, writes Katherine O’Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

A meet up with old friends and new, at a Christy Moore concert was an added bonus at the end of a great gig in the Marquee, writes Katherine O' Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

‘Excellence and attention to detail were the main drivers on this Tipp farm'

A long-standing commitment to excellence in dairy farming has earned the Ryan family the 2025 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Award. Katherine O'Leary visits the Tipperary farm to discover more.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

I cherish my artist friends and want to better understand their extraordinary talents, writes Katherine O’Leary, who encourages readers to visit and support local galleries.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

Succession is more than the signing of papers. It's the passing of the mantle on several fronts.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 June 2026

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