Advice
Ask Miriam on 14 Apr 2021
‘Should I move because of my in-laws?’
Dear Miriam, I moved to the country for my husband, but I can’t tolerate his family
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Apr 2021
Turning back time with building conservation
From Carlow, Edward Byrne is a building conservation consultant and founder of the Traditional Lime Company. Originally a marine engineer, it wasn’t long before his love of old buildings took over.
Ask Miriam on 07 Apr 2021
Readers write: advice on caring for family members
Our readers have written in with some advice on caring for family members
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: develop your marketing strategy
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s fifth piece of advice: looking at marketing to get.
Ask Miriam on 31 Mar 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘I’m out of work and it’s getting me down’
Dear Miriam, I’m out of work due to the pandemic and it’s getting me down
Contributor on 31 Mar 2021
Watch: finding purpose at each stage of our lives is essential part of journey
When you are lonely, life can be like constantly feeling on the outside, looking at the world through an imaginary barrier through which we can never break through. Psychotherapist Enda Murphy writes.
Ask Miriam on 24 Mar 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘I’m worn out from caring for my brother’
Dear Miriam, I’m worn-out from caring for my brother and I have no help
Ask Miriam on 17 Mar 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘My husband is taking advantage of our children’s labour’
Dear Miriam, my husband is working our children very hard and won’t listen to me
Ask Miriam on 10 Mar 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘Should I risk our friendship for romance?’
Dear Miriam, I have become close with a guy and I fancy him, but I don’t know if he wants more.
Contributor on 10 Mar 2021
Coach's corner: working from home – tips for successful remote working
With the recent announcement of further extended COVID-19 restrictions, we turn to career coach Brendan Heneghan, who gives his best advice on successful remote working.
Ask Miriam on 03 Mar 2021
‘Should I breakup with my boyfriend?’
Dear Miriam, I am unsure if I am happy or not in my relationship. I don’t know if I should finish things or not.
Ask Miriam on 24 Feb 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘I’m dating an older man’
Dear Miriam, I’m dating an older man and I don’t know how to tell my parents
Ask Miriam on 17 Feb 2021
‘Retirement is not what I expected’
Dear Miriam, retirement is not what I expected and I’m wondering did I mistake going too soon
Irene Bermingham on 17 Feb 2021
The business of broadcasting
Proudly representing rural entrepreneurs, Sarah Jane Foster of SJF Productions, in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, shares her best business advice. Irene Bermingham writes.
Ask Miriam on 10 Feb 2021
‘My mother-in-law wants to break restrictions to see our baby’
Dear Miriam, my mother-in-law wants to break restrictions to see our new baby and I’m uncomfortable with it
Irene Bermingham on 08 Feb 2021
Teagasc has the virtual edge with new farm education tools
Thinking about converting to dairy farming in 2022? Teagasc currently has a number of free educational resources available online, which will help you form a targeted and long-term dairy farm plan.
Ask Miriam on 03 Feb 2021
She said I gave her ‘the ick’
Dear Miriam, a girl I was dating told everyone I gave her ‘the ick’ and I’m embarrassed
Irene Bermingham on 31 Jan 2021
On-the-ground learning opportunities with Teagasc national colleges
If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture or horticulture, but not quite ready to commit to a four-year degree, consider a level five certificate at a Teagasc-approved college.
Ask Miriam on 27 Jan 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘My friends left me out of the Zoom quiz’
Dear Miriam, I feel left out because my friends excluded me from the Zoom quiz
Irene Bermingham on 27 Jan 2021
On the ground learning
If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture or horticulture, but not quite ready to commit to a four-year degree, consider a Level 5 certificate at a Teagasc-approved college.