Katherine O'Leary

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'I know Philip and Aileen were humbled to be among such outstanding farmers'

The 18 finalists showcased dairy farming in such a positive manner.

L2 28 May 2025

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'Walking his only daughter up the aisle on her wedding day topped everything'

'Walking his only daughter up the aisle on her wedding day topped everything'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 14 May 2025

‘It’s so important to value all friendships that are diverse and different'

‘It’s so important to value all friendships that are diverse and different'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 May 2025

'I had a sore bum and tired legs but I was thrilled that I’d cycled almost 28km'

'I had a sore bum and tired legs but I was thrilled that I’d cycled almost 28km'

'I had a sore bum and tired legs but I was thrilled that I’d cycled almost 28km'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 30 April 2025

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

'The record book will be under my pillow and will have to be wrestled from me'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 23 April 2025

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'The little white book is missing... how do I tell Tim?'

'The little white book is missing... how do I tell Tim?'

When Katherine realised the important record book was probably gone for good, she had to come clean.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

‘Sometimes a story can transcend and embrace our humanity in a special way’

‘Sometimes a story can transcend and embrace our humanity in a special way’

Darragh McCullough spoke movingly on radio about the birth of his daughter, Grace via surrogacy, and she was spellbound, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

‘Unfortunately, every farmer knows when an animal is dead'

‘Unfortunately, every farmer knows when an animal is dead'

There is a sinking feeling as you approach a dead animal from afar, Katherine O'Leary discovered that one of her heifers was dead.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

'How many farmers are this week suffering from backache, sore knees or hips?'

'How many farmers are this week suffering from backache, sore knees or hips?'

The time is now to start thinking about taking breaks and what relief staff are needed for next spring, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

‘Avoid going down rabbit holes with negative thoughts. Stay above ground’

‘Avoid going down rabbit holes with negative thoughts. Stay above ground’

A visit from RTÉ's Brenda Donohue brings all of the family around the kitchen table and puts cancer treatment in perspective.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

‘I have a precious granddaughter at the centre of my heart – I’m a happy granny’

‘I have a precious granddaughter at the centre of my heart – I’m a happy granny’

I have a new grandchild, my first granddaughter, Katie Margaret O'Leary has arrived. Our first meeting was a treasured moment.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

‘The busyness of the first three weeks of calving will always be a challenge’

‘The busyness of the first three weeks of calving will always be a challenge’

The busyness of the first three weeks of calving will always be a challenge, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 February 2025

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