Ciara
E: cleahy@farmersjournal.ie
T: 01 419 9500
Ciara O’Kelly is the Consumer Editor with Irish Country Living. In this role, she covers a broad range of financial issues relevant to families in rural Ireland. From household bills, scamming and food prices to finding the best health insurance package, it’s all covered in the consumer pages of Irish Country Living. As a result, she regularly speaks about the topic on local radio stations. Ciara also writes features covering all aspects of rural life, and as a self confessed book worm, produces the book pages in the supplement. Ciara who hails from Cork, has a degree in English and Sociology from UCC, a Masters in Public Relations and is currently completing a Masters in Management in Smurfit Business School, UCD.
Ciara Leahy on 20 Nov 2024
Tips on how to shop on a budget this Black Friday
Grab some Black Friday bargains but make sure to stick to your budget, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 19 Nov 2024
Editorial: get your questions ready
The canvassers are knocking and there are lots of important rural topics to discuss, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 13 Nov 2024
Consumer Advice: how much do I need to plan for funeral costs?
Making your wishes clear will make life easier for family members, writes Carol Brick.
Ciara Leahy on 13 Nov 2024
Donal Skehan: Donal's on to a Shore things
Donal Skehan and his wife Sophie may have their hands full but his new lifestyle range Wind Shore is all about taking time to savour the moment, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 05 Nov 2024
Editorial: the altruistic act of organ donation
In any given year, there are approximately 600 people on the national organ transplant list, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 29 Oct 2024
Editorial: there's magic in that room
The Irish Country Living team work hard to create a great Women & Agriculture conference each year but its magic is the atmosphere in the room, one that can only be created with 600 supportive women.
Ciara Leahy on 31 Oct 2024
Navigating rural life
The theme of this year’s Women & Agriculture conference was Changing Seasons. Even as the seasons change, some things stay the same – such as the ongoing support of our conference.
Ciara Leahy on 25 Oct 2024
Cover Story: marvellous Marys as podcast pals
Former president Mary McAleese and presenter Mary Kennedy have joined forces to become podcasters. With 15 years of friendship, they bring deep and meaningful to a whole new level, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 25 Oct 2024
Editorial: welcome to the new look of Irish Country Living
As the first edition of the rebrand lands in your hands, we hope the hard work has paid off.
Ciara Leahy on 18 Oct 2024
Editorial: a stellar line-up for Women & Agriculture conference
From witnessing the evolution of relations in Northern Ireland to seeing the election of numerous US presidents, Bryan Dobson has seen history in the making, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 11 Oct 2024
Editorial: changing seasons
Twelve years ago, Colin McArdle was waiting on a kidney transplant. Life changed when his brother Brendan was a match. They will both talk about the experience at our conference, writes Ciara Leahy.
Ciara Leahy on 07 Oct 2024
Editorial: have your say at our Women & Agriculture conference
It can be intimidating to put your hand up in a room of 600 women but your voice matters, writes Ciara Leahy.