Opinion and debate from Irish Country Living
Ask Miriam on 20 October 2021
Dear Miriam: my teenage son drives too fast
Dear Miriam, my youngest son just got his full licence and he’s speeding
Damien O'Reilly on 20 October 2021
Damien’s Diary: a cashless society
Having become reliant on our visa and bank cards over the course of the last few years, Damien O'Reilly found himself in a sticky situation when his was cancelled due to fraudulent activity last week.
Amii McKeever on 20 October 2021
Committing to change for female and young farmers needs more than words
Initiating change needs leadership. Addressing generational renewal and gender balance in agriculture needs more than ink.
Katherine O'Leary on 20 October 2021
Katherine O’Leary: unity among farmers is what is needed most
In the wake of the IFA protests, it has become clear farmers must band together if they are to negotiate with the Government and the EU to produce food sustainably, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Damien O'Reilly on 13 October 2021
Damien’s Diary: it’s all about respect
Give respect, get respect. The slogan from the GAA seems to have fallen short of the mark based on footage online this week. It’s the most basic thing we need in society, writes Damien O’Reilly.
Ask Miriam on 13 October 2021
Dear Miriam: I want to change career, but I’m afraid
Dear Miriam, I want to leave my teaching job and become a personal trainer, but I’m afraid to take the leap
Katherine O'Leary on 13 October 2021
Katherine’s Country: Facebook goes down
Getting older siblings and cousins to assist younger teenagers to engage with social media is the way forward, having seen the stir #Facebookdown caused last week, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Amii McKeever on 13 October 2021
Mental health challenges when being ‘the farmer’ is seen as the only option
Research shows an unintended impact of agricultural policy changes are increasing pressure on mental health in farming communities. An escalating pandemic that cannot be ignored.
Damien O'Reilly on 6 October 2021
Damien’s Diary: a story told through a prism of negativity
The story of Irish farming is about striking a balance between farming livelihoods and caring for our environment, writes Damien O’Reilly.
Ask Miriam on 6 October 2021
Dear Miriam: I want to give up hurling, but I don’t want to disappoint my father
Dear Miriam, I’ve lost my grá for playing hurling, but I’m afraid if I give up it’ll upset my father
Katherine O'Leary on 6 October 2021
Katherine O’Leary: nothing but goodwill in a disaster
The level of good will for Glenisk following a devastating fire at its yoghurt-making plant is enormous. A promise to rebuild is good news for loyal customers.
Amii McKeever on 6 October 2021
Editorial: are data centres and cows Ireland’s natural advantage?
Many demands are being made of farmers and yet but there are no effective market signals in place to change production or reduce consumption.
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