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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

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

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‘Remembering the families that are finding this time of year difficult’

‘Remembering the families that are finding this time of year difficult’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 23 December 2025

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘I like to think I’m progressive – but I'm old fashioned'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘I like to think I’m progressive – but I'm old fashioned'

L2 23 December 2025

Dear Miriam: how can I get out of hosting my bully brother for Christmas?

Dear Miriam: how can I get out of hosting my bully brother for Christmas?

Dear Miriam: how can I get out of hosting my bully brother for Christmas?

ASK MIRIAM 17 December 2025

‘The gaps we live with all year feel that little bit wider when the Christmas'

‘The gaps we live with all year feel that little bit wider when the Christmas'

‘The gaps we live with all year feel that little bit wider when the Christmas'

L2 17 December 2025

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Editorial: ‘to all the children in hospital, we know that Santa will visit'

Editorial: ‘to all the children in hospital, we know that Santa will visit'

Our Christmas wish is that by this time next year, the new Children's Hospital will finally be open.

EDITORIAL 3 December 2025

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

Enjoying a welcome break away with the family is rare and beautiful.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 December 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘how can I cope with the cost of Christmas after financial setback?

Dear Miriam: ‘how can I cope with the cost of Christmas after financial setback?

A reader from Laois seeks Miriam's advice on how to pay for Christmas after a financial set back earlier in the year has reduced her family's disposable income.

ASK MIRIAM 3 December 2025

Editorial: 'my quest to find the perfect Christmas tree'

Editorial: 'my quest to find the perfect Christmas tree'

Rain and muddy paths couldn't stop me on my quest to find the perfect tree for the festive season.

EDITORIAL 3 December 2025

‘FBD Trust is celebrating 50 years, with €70m paid out in philanthropic support’

‘FBD Trust is celebrating 50 years, with €70m paid out in philanthropic support’

Half a century in business and millions paid to charitable agricultural projects is something worth celebrating for FBD.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 December 2025

‘I didn’t know reindeers ate porridge’ – Ricky’s enchanting Santa commentary

‘I didn’t know reindeers ate porridge’ – Ricky’s enchanting Santa commentary

Visiting Santa is part of the magic of Christmas and is a great way to diffuse any anxiety about his impending visit.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 December 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

A Kildare reader seeks Miriam's help in navigating the Christmas season which she says is saturated with children, when she and her husband are struggling to have a family of their own.

ASK MIRIAM 3 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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