Opinion and debate from Irish Country Living

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

A reader in Limerick asks Miriam for advice on how to convince her boyfriend to accept a generous gift from his aunt that would help them get on the property ladder quicker, but could cause a rift.

ASK MIRIAM 17 June 2026

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

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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'

L2 17 June 2026

‘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'

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

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 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’

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

ASK MIRIAM 10 June 2026

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‘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

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial – a resounding success

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial – a resounding success

The 2026 Nuffield International Triennial taking in 50 farm visits, agri business events and cultural experiences was a resounding success.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 June 2026

Editorial-The beauty of Bloom

Editorial-The beauty of Bloom

While the plants may be the attraction, it’s the people that really make Bloom

EDITORIAL 3 June 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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