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

A reader in Cork asks Miriam for help in how to navigate her first ever driving test, which came about after the death of her husband and left her without transport in her rural home.

ASK MIRIAM 10 June 2026

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

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Fears that new family could upset apple cart on camping trip

Fears that new family could upset apple cart on camping trip

ASK MIRIAM 3 June 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 13 May 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

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

ASK MIRIAM 6 May 2026

Dear Miriam: 'my husband is upset his brother will miss godson’s confirmation'

Dear Miriam: 'my husband is upset his brother will miss godson’s confirmation'

Dear Miriam: 'my husband is upset his brother will miss godson’s confirmation'

FEATURES 29 April 2026

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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Munster seeks Miriam's advice on how to support her friend who she suspects is in an abusive relationship, and who has withdrawn from their friendship in recent months.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 January 2025

Dear Miriam: my wife thinks my sister is ‘stealing’ her baby name

Dear Miriam: my wife thinks my sister is ‘stealing’ her baby name

A Longford dad to be asks Miriam for advice on how to broker a truce between his wife and his sister who both want to name their baby daughters the same name, which has caused a rift in the family.

ASK MIRIAM 22 January 2025

‘I want to give up drinking but I’m afraid it will curtail my social life’

‘I want to give up drinking but I’m afraid it will curtail my social life’

Miriam has some advice for sheep farmer who wants to go sober.

ASK MIRIAM 22 January 2025

Dear Miriam: how do I convince my partner to move back to the countryside?

Dear Miriam: how do I convince my partner to move back to the countryside?

This week, a reader seeks Miriam's help on finding compromise between her heart for the countryside and her partner's preference for the city.

ASK MIRIAM 22 January 2025

Dear Miriam: my parents think our ‘sleep divorce’ means we are in trouble

Dear Miriam: my parents think our ‘sleep divorce’ means we are in trouble

A reader looks for advice on a 'sleep divorce' and how to explain to her parents that her marriage is not in trouble.

ASK MIRIAM 22 January 2025

Dear Miriam: my bachelor brother won’t change his ways – but wants to find love

Dear Miriam: my bachelor brother won’t change his ways – but wants to find love

A reader wants to help her bachelor brother to find love, but is worried he won't change his ways.

ASK MIRIAM 22 January 2025

Dear Miriam: am I selfish by wanting my daughter to keep in touch more?

Dear Miriam: am I selfish by wanting my daughter to keep in touch more?

Is it too much to ask for my daughter to stay in touch from sunny down under?

ASK MIRIAM 22 January 2025

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With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

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