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Dear Miriam: ‘My siblings are stopping Mam from moving on with her life’

A reader in Co Longford seeks Miriam's help in convincing her mother she is not betraying her late husband by forming a new friendship with an old flame, despite the objections of her other children.

ASK MIRIAM 18 February 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘My siblings are stopping Mam from moving on with her life’

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‘Puppy love: shedding golden strands of love into every corner of hearts'

‘Puppy love: shedding golden strands of love into every corner of hearts'

L2 18 February 2026

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

EDITORIAL 18 February 2026

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

ASK MIRIAM 11 February 2026

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‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

February may be short, but it’s full of love, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 28 January 2026

Editorial: 'food prices are climbing but we need to buy Irish and support local'

Editorial: 'food prices are climbing but we need to buy Irish and support local'

Although food prices are climbing, we need to buy Irish and support local now more than ever to keep small Irish producers afloat and support farmers.

L2 28 January 2026

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

There were kisses on my windows. Which grandchild could it be, Peter or Katie?

KATHERINE O'LEARY 28 January 2026

Dear Miriam: My daughter is forcing me to rehome my beloved little dog Arthur

Dear Miriam: My daughter is forcing me to rehome my beloved little dog Arthur

A reader asks for Miriam's advice on how to ensure her pet dog can remain living in her home once her daughter's family relocate home, with a granddaughter's allergies proving problematic.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Editorial: 'the rise and fall of land prices – the Land Report'

Editorial: 'the rise and fall of land prices – the Land Report'

Our 2026 offering has seen the development of an interactive map of Ireland in which land prices can be perused at a glance.

EDITORIAL 28 January 2026

‘On a mission to celebrate and empower women: believe you can make a difference'

‘On a mission to celebrate and empower women: believe you can make a difference'

A trip to An Grianán is to be celebrated, so step up and participate to make a difference.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 28 January 2026

‘A society grows great when we plant trees in whose shade we shall never sit'

‘A society grows great when we plant trees in whose shade we shall never sit'

Trees are a vital part of our heritage, shaping landscapes and communities for generations. Today, we have the chance to give back by replanting and preserving this legacy.

L2 28 January 2026

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