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Dear Miriam: ‘my mum wants me to be a doctor, but I want to follow my own path’

A reader in Kerry tells Miriam she doesn't want to pursue a medical degree to honour her mother's wishes as she wants to work full time on her family's farm.

ASK MIRIAM 15 July 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my mum wants me to be a doctor, but I want to follow my own path’

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Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

ASK MIRIAM 8 July 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘apprenticeship or college, how do I decide the right route for me?

Dear Miriam: ‘apprenticeship or college, how do I decide the right route for me?

ASK MIRIAM 1 July 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my sister-in-law expects me to help mind her kids this summer’

Dear Miriam: ‘my sister-in-law expects me to help mind her kids this summer’

Dear Miriam: ‘my sister-in-law expects me to help mind her kids this summer’

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

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

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

ASK MIRIAM 17 June 2026

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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’

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 15 April 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 15 April 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?

A Cork reader tells Miriam she is ready to fall out with a dear friend she has recently started to work alongside in a new job, as her conduct in the office is overbearing and patronising.

ASK MIRIAM 15 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 15 April 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'

A Limerick reader seeks Miriam's advice in how to broker a peace deal between her husband and his brother in law who has opted to go on a stag do the same day as their daughter's confirmation.

FEATURES 15 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 15 April 2026

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 15 April 2026

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