Katherine O'Leary

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The day the calves go out marks the end of a busy spring and the start of summer

The day that the calves go out marks the begining of summer and the end of the spring season's work. Now is the time to plan ahead.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 June 2025

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‘We don’t have to lose colour from our garden to be sustainable'

‘We don’t have to lose colour from our garden to be sustainable'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 June 2025

‘I wish I could remove the stress and heartache from those I love'

‘I wish I could remove the stress and heartache from those I love'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 June 2025

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

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

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

L2 28 May 2025

'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'

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

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'

Old friendships are always there to be rekindled, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 19 March 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'

A cycling trip on the Kerry Greenway proves challenging and rewarding.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 19 March 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 little white book turns up and the spring jobs continue to bring energy and vibrancy to the farm.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 19 March 2025

'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 19 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 19 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 19 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 19 March 2025

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'Powering the Future of Farming'

EverPower and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-op announced a strategic solar energy partnership to ‘Power the Future of Farming’. The new alliance will roll out renewable energy across farms and agribusinesses.

'Powering the Future of Farming'

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