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‘Sometimes a story can transcend and embrace our humanity in a special way’
Katherine O'Leary
Darragh McCullough spoke movingly on radio about the birth of his daughter, Grace via surrogacy, and she was spellbound, writes Katherine O'Leary.
26 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘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.
19 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'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.
‘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.
12 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘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.
5 March 2025 Katherine O'Leary
‘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.
26 February 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'There is only one thing on dairy farmers’ minds and that is calving'
There’s always excitement about twin calves at this time of year, but it's vital the operation is organised.
19 February 2025 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: 'building a new house is exciting but can also be emotive'
With regard to planning laws we have to accept that there is a bigger picture, writes Katherine O'Leary.
12 February 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'Lovely things happen when families make an effort to come together'
A family get-together proves memorable in the local pub while farmers welcome the thaw after a week of hardship, writes Katherine O'Leary.
15 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'Keep the resolutions simple - I’m changing my mindset about treatment '
Katherine O'Leary plans to change her mindset about treatment, spurred on by a conversation with the lovely receptionist in the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork.
8 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
Katherine O'Leary: ‘wonderful friends and neighbours are to be cherished'
Good neighbours and relations came to rescue during a terrifying flood ordeal for her daughter and grandson, writes Katherine O'Leary.
25 December 2024 Katherine O'Leary
‘It is time to be grateful for the pleasures and blessings we have'
A scan brings welcome good news ahead of the Christmas break, writes Katherine O'Leary.
18 December 2024 Katherine O'Leary