Opinion and debate from Irish Country Living

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

The current rural planning guidelines, which have been in place for over 25 years, have always been flawed because they have been open to interpretation depending on your county.

EDITORIAL 24 June 2026

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

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‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 24 June 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘should my boyfriend take his elderly aunt’s house deposit gift?’

Dear Miriam: ‘should my boyfriend take his elderly aunt’s house deposit gift?’

ASK MIRIAM 17 June 2026

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

Editorial: ‘Tusla is seeking foster carers that can provide loving homes'

EDITORIAL 17 June 2026

‘Friendship, freedom and the adventure waiting just beyond the school'

‘Friendship, freedom and the adventure waiting just beyond the school'

‘Friendship, freedom and the adventure waiting just beyond the school'

L2 17 June 2026

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‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

‘A farm is a busy place, full of varied emotions, it all has to be managed'

Succession is more than the signing of papers. It's the passing of the mantle on several fronts.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 June 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘as an older motorist, I’m anxious about failing my driving test’

Dear Miriam: ‘as an older motorist, I’m anxious about failing my driving test’

A reader in Cork asks Miriam for help in how to navigate her first ever driving test, which came about after the death of her husband and left her without transport in her rural home.

ASK MIRIAM 3 June 2026

‘Two of my favourite men visit out of love and concern and make my day better'

‘Two of my favourite men visit out of love and concern and make my day better'

A close family circle matters and makes finding those 'moon' moments so special.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 June 2026

Karl Henry: GLP-1s and obesity care, what you need to know

Karl Henry: GLP-1s and obesity care, what you need to know

Obesity treatments are being reshaped by GLP-1s – but require careful medical assessment.

L2 3 June 2026

‘Since I waved her off at Cork Airport, the world seems to have shifted'

‘Since I waved her off at Cork Airport, the world seems to have shifted'

As her grandchildren grow up on the other side of the world, Kate Durrant reflects on maintaining a precious family connection through screens, visits and unwavering affection.

L2 3 June 2026

Editorial: ‘give people with Friedreich’s Ataxia the chance to live'

Editorial: ‘give people with Friedreich’s Ataxia the chance to live'

As each day passes that this drug is not approved, people with this condition are deteriorating.

EDITORIAL 3 June 2026

Fears that new family could upset apple cart on camping trip

Fears that new family could upset apple cart on camping trip

A Tipperary reader seeks Miriam's advice on how to deal with a new family joining an annual camping trip which up until now had been restricted to her siblings and their families.

ASK MIRIAM 3 June 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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