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‘A new grandson brings a rush of love before cancer throws another curveball’

My heart is bursting with emotion and gratitude at the arrival of our fourth grandchild, Alan Philip.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 14 January 2026

‘A new grandson brings a rush of love before cancer throws another curveball’

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Kate Durrant: 'coming to the morning through the shadows of the night'

Kate Durrant: 'coming to the morning through the shadows of the night'

L2 14 January 2026

Editorial: ‘farmers battling against the Mercosur deal will need support'

Editorial: ‘farmers battling against the Mercosur deal will need support'

EDITORIAL 14 January 2026

Dear Miriam: my elderly mother is living in fear of falling victim to scam calls

Dear Miriam: my elderly mother is living in fear of falling victim to scam calls

Dear Miriam: my elderly mother is living in fear of falling victim to scam calls

ASK MIRIAM 14 January 2026

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

EDITORIAL 7 January 2026

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Dear Miriam: I’m worried my friend will face break-up heartbreak due to age gap

Dear Miriam: I’m worried my friend will face break-up heartbreak due to age gap

A worried reader in Cork seeks Miriam's advice on whether to speak with her friend over concerns she has about this woman's new younger man.

ASK MIRIAM 23 December 2025

‘Is fearr cairde ná ór’ – is fearr arís cara dílis an duine

‘Is fearr cairde ná ór’ – is fearr arís cara dílis an duine

Bíonn an saol gnóthach ach i gciúnas mhí Eanáir, tá sé sa cheann ag Séaghan go leor ama a chaitheamh lena chara dílis.

READER WRITES 23 December 2025

‘New year, new laws, new notions? Let’s start with the Tea Equality Act'

‘New year, new laws, new notions? Let’s start with the Tea Equality Act'

Lets embrace new laws to protect tea drinkers, those with notions and the grand auld stretch.

L2 23 December 2025

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

‘Lady Jeep’s ‘bottom’ no match for a mucky hill'

"There are times when I have to give in and call for help" writes Katherine O'Leary when she got stuck in the field with the jeep. Happy New Year.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 23 December 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘I’m restless now I’ve retired, did I make the wrong choice?

Dear Miriam: ‘I’m restless now I’ve retired, did I make the wrong choice?

A reader in Co Kerry tells Miriam she isn't sure she made the right choice retiring from her job as a nurse, as she feels restless and out of the loop with nothing to do.

ASK MIRIAM 23 December 2025

Editorial: ‘as we start 2026, we want to thrive, leaving any burnout behind'

Editorial: ‘as we start 2026, we want to thrive, leaving any burnout behind'

As we start a new year, we want to thrive in the long term rather than burnout in the short term.

EDITORIAL 23 December 2025

Editorial: ‘the time of year when family tradition is so important'

Editorial: ‘the time of year when family tradition is so important'

On behalf of all the team, we would like to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

EDITORIAL 23 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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