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

The sunny Algarve in Portugal was the destination for the beautiful wedding of Orlaith Coleman and Mark Guiry.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 14 May 2025

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‘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'

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

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

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

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

KATHERINE O'LEARY 16 April 2025

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‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

‘It is quite unprecedented that farmers in most sectors are happy with returns'

The workload is wasing on dairy farms as calving comes to an end. The fine weather is finally here and starting to drive on grass growth.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 10 March 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 10 March 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 10 March 2025

Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks

Minister warns dog owners of financial devastation of dog attacks

National awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities at lambing time.

NEWS 10 March 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 10 March 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 10 March 2025

€1m funding for 123 agricultural shows

€1m funding for 123 agricultural shows

As part of the initiative, each show will receive a grant of between €4,260 and €11,410 depending on its size.

NEWS 10 March 2025

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Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer

For Martin Colleran and his son Ryan, farming just outside Kilmaine, Co Mayo, their success is built on good land, healthy stock and smart decisions.

Year after year, Hygeia delivers for Mayo sheep farmer

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