Katherine
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Katherine O'Leary is a columnist with Irish Country Living.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 Nov 2024
Katherine O'Leary: ‘be sure to sort the real issues from spin’
When you open your door to politicians make sure you’re sorting out real issues from the spin, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 06 Nov 2024
‘There is something very special about Rory O’Connell and his ability to teach'
Katherine O'Leary couldn't get enough of Rory O'Connell's tips at the Women and Agriculture conference.
Katherine O'Leary on 31 Oct 2024
Thoughts from Women & Agriculture conference and some pumpkin magic
The Women & Agriculture conference has once again delivered inspiration and dealt with difficult topics in the lives of farming families. The day after the conference, it was time to find a pumpkin.
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Oct 2024
‘Like everything else in farming through the years, change is always gradual’
Adaptation is the name of the game to mitigate against climate change and farmers are good at it, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 22 Oct 2024
‘It’s a privilege to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors’
From gazing at the Northern Lights, to entertaining an Aussie cousin and getting together an itinerary to show her family connections, it’s been a busy week, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 11 Oct 2024
‘Bikes galore and a PhD defence in Holland’
Katherine O’Leary and her husband Tim recently visited Utrecht in Holland, but it wasn’t just a tourist visit, they also had some family celebrations to enjoy.
Katherine O'Leary on 04 Oct 2024
'I look forward to feeling the genuine friendship in the room'
I am excited and delighted to be chairing this year’s Women & Ag Conference in Kilkenny, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 25 Sep 2024
'Sometimes the best days are in our own country'
I still feel wrapped in a cloak of friendship and fun, following a break with friends and family in Clare and Inis Mór, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 Sep 2024
Confidence in the future of the dairy industry
Sustainability is a huge concern for farmers and that means having to spend on things that reduce the labour requirement on the farm, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 03 Oct 2024
Katherine O'Leary: 'stifled and silenced by fear of a church that was revered’
The recent Scoping Inquiry into abuse of children in schools run by religious orders has absolutely shocked the nation – and rightly so, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 04 Sep 2024
Churn of the century: step back in time at The Butter Museum
The Butter Museum brought back memories as two IFA stalwarts were honoured, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary on 28 Aug 2024
Katherine O'Leary: Granny is going on a sleep over
With ditches full of blackberries, Katherine got to work on her autumnal tart, with thoughts of her grandson Ricky at the forefront of her mind, writes Katherine O’Leary.