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Dear Miriam: my angry wife’s constant bad form is destroying our marriage

A concerned husband shares his worries about possible separation from his wife, whose bad mood and angry outbursts are having a detrimental affect on the whole family.

ASK MIRIAM 21 January 2026

Dear Miriam: my angry wife’s constant bad form is destroying our marriage

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Editorial: ‘better sleep isn’t just about rest – it plays a crucial role'

Editorial: ‘better sleep isn’t just about rest – it plays a crucial role'

EDITORIAL 21 January 2026

‘My restful winter season is over – now it’s time to get ‘calving fit'

‘My restful winter season is over – now it’s time to get ‘calving fit'

L2 21 January 2026

‘Managing negativity in our farming lives is about seeking out positivity’

‘Managing negativity in our farming lives is about seeking out positivity’

‘Managing negativity in our farming lives is about seeking out positivity’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 21 January 2026

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

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

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

KATHERINE O'LEARY 14 January 2026

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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'

As sea swimmers shiver in their dry robes and farmers watch the land wake, Kate Durrant shares the joy she finds in the early mornings.

L2 30 December 2025

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

A Mayo lady asks Miriam's advice on how to convince her mother to take calls on her mobile phone after a relative's near brush with a scam caller has left her living in fear.

ASK MIRIAM 30 December 2025

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

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

Farmers will need the full support of consumers as they face the Mercosur battle.

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

Editorial: ‘who is looking at your child online?

It's the year to be more mindful about social media posts. Who is looking at your children online?

EDITORIAL 30 December 2025

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 30 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 30 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 30 December 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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