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Dear Miriam: 'our first home excitement is ruined by friends moving next door'

A reader in Co Clare tells Miriam of her disappointment that friends of her partner have bought a house in the same village as they have just bought their first home, and asks how to build boundaries.

ASK MIRIAM 20 May 2026

Dear Miriam: 'our first home excitement is ruined by friends moving next door'

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'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

'You knew you were among people deeply committed to the production of food'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 20 May 2026

Editorial: 'pyrite nightmare means no shelter – nor help, from the storm'

Editorial: 'pyrite nightmare means no shelter – nor help, from the storm'

EDITORIAL 20 May 2026

‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

‘To travel all the way from Australia is a wonderful act of friendship and love'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 13 May 2026

Ask Miriam: how can I tell my friend to stop micromanaging me in work?

Ask Miriam: how can I tell my friend to stop micromanaging me in work?

Ask Miriam: how can I tell my friend to stop micromanaging me in work?

ASK MIRIAM 13 May 2026

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Editorial: ‘it’s a costly rite of passage, but for most, communions are relaxed'

Editorial: ‘it’s a costly rite of passage, but for most, communions are relaxed'

The hype is in the headlines but most families want a relaxing communion day.

EDITORIAL 22 April 2026

Editorial: 'Irish women left living with embarrassing bladder issues'

Editorial: 'Irish women left living with embarrassing bladder issues'

Women deserve answers on mid-urethral sling surgery so they don't have to fly to Spain for treatment – instead of being left to wet themselves every day as they wait for the pause to be lifted.

EDITORIAL 22 April 2026

Dear Miriam: the weight of repaying all of our family loans is getting me down

Dear Miriam: the weight of repaying all of our family loans is getting me down

A reader asks Miriam how to deal with what she feels is an unfair balance in her marriage when it comes to paying off financial debts, as her mental health is starting to suffer.

ASK MIRIAM 22 April 2026

‘How many children like Katriona must slip through the system?'

‘How many children like Katriona must slip through the system?'

Katriona O'Sullivan has published her second book 'Hungry'. Katriona was interviewed by Deirdre O'Shaughnessy as part of Cork's Literary Festival.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 April 2026

Editorial: 'Ozempic breasts is a term that is being used in lingerie shops'

Editorial: 'Ozempic breasts is a term that is being used in lingerie shops'

GLP-1 injections are very effective but they aren't a magic tool – or certainly shouldn't be viewed as one.

EDITORIAL 22 April 2026

‘A perfect retreat: rest, rolling countryside, and supporting small businesses'

‘A perfect retreat: rest, rolling countryside, and supporting small businesses'

A mini-break has energised Katherine for the challenges ahead over the next few weeks.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 22 April 2026

Dear Miriam: How can I support my friend to leave an unhealthy relationship?

Dear Miriam: How can I support my friend to leave an unhealthy relationship?

A reader in Munster seeks Miriam's advice on how to support her friend who she suspects is in an abusive relationship, and who has withdrawn from their friendship in recent months.

ASK MIRIAM 22 April 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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