Women in Ag Series | Katie-AbbeyCowgirl, Galway

Katie, better known as The Abbey Cowgirl, farms alongside her dad in Galway and is renowned for breeding prize-winning Simmental cattle.

Her passion for showing cattle has made her a familiar face on TikTok, where she shares her skills in the show ring and her love for farming life. But Katie’s journey goes far beyond social media. Having worked in many aspects of the agri industry ,from herd management to milk testing, she’s now taking the leap to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a vet.

Katie’s story is a reminder that hard work, dedication, and the courage to follow your gut can take you anywhere. Even when people doubt you or try to steer you in another direction, staying true to your own path is what makes all the difference.

Her journey is inspiring a new generation of women to step into agriculture with pride, resilience, and ambition.