Advice
Katherine O'Leary on 26 Jan 2022
Katherine O’Leary: some points from the experts
Preparation is underway for calving on the O’Leary farm. Maintenance never ends and getting ready is a big task, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Maria Moynihan on 26 Jan 2022
Meet The Maker: Aisling Finn of The Book Resort
In this week’s “Meet The Maker”, Maria Moynihan chats to Aisling Finn, who curates book subscriptions and Irish gift boxes in Butlerstown, Co Waterford.
Damien O'Reilly on 19 Jan 2022
Damien’s Diary: dear younger me, life is for living
If I could turn back the clock, I would give myself some advice.
Ask Miriam on 19 Jan 2022
My mother-in-law's childcare advice is getting under my skin
Dear Miriam, should I confront my mother-in-law about her unsolicited childcare advice?
Maria Moynihan on 19 Jan 2022
Take 10 with food consultant Annie Dunne
From her family farm in Co Cavan to the fresh market hall at Harrods, Annie Dunne has always had a passion for working with Irish food businesses, writes Maria Moynihan.
Amii McKeever on 12 Jan 2022
A weight off her shoulders
A week before Christmas, every Weight Watchers coach employed by the Irish franchise was laid off. Amii McKeever speaks with Caraldine Nolan about her journey with it and where she is going now.
Maria Moynihan on 12 Jan 2022
Meet The Maker: scent of success with Milis candles
In a new series, Maria Moynihan meets some of rural Ireland’s makers and doers, starting with Fiona Young of Milis candles, which is based near Dunmore East, Co Waterford.
Ask Miriam on 29 Dec 2021
Dear Miriam: ‘I wasn’t asked to be a bridesmaid’
Dear Miriam, my sister-in-law to be hasn’t asked me to be bridesmaid and I’m upset.
on 22 Dec 2021
Agony Uncle: my daughter is lying all the time
Psychotherapist Enda Murphy answers a query from a reader who is concerned about how her daughter is lying continuously.
Ask Miriam on 08 Dec 2021
Dear Miriam: my nephew is splitting up with his wife, should I contact her?
Dear Miriam, my nephew is splitting up with his wife and I am unsure if I should contact her or not?
Amii McKeever on 24 Nov 2021
‘It’s the good advice that you just didn’t take’
Irony is evident in advertising and in daily life. In agriculture, there are more contradictions than ironies, logical incompatibilities between conflicting demands on farmers.
Ask Miriam on 10 Nov 2021
Dear Miriam: Communion conundrums
Dear Miriam, my son is making his Holy Communion this year, but I don’t believe in God. I’m not sure what to do!
Ask Miriam on 03 Nov 2021
Readers write: teens and driving
A recent letter to Miriam in relation to teenagers and driving has sparked a lot of correspondence from readers
Ask Miriam on 27 Oct 2021
Dear Miriam: I feel very overwhelmed
Dear Miriam, everything is getting on top of me and I feel very stressed.
Ask Miriam on 20 Oct 2021
Dear Miriam: my teenage son drives too fast
Dear Miriam, my youngest son just got his full licence and he’s speeding
Ask Miriam on 13 Oct 2021
Dear Miriam: I want to change career, but I’m afraid
Dear Miriam, I want to leave my teaching job and become a personal trainer, but I’m afraid to take the leap
Contributor on 06 Oct 2021
Steps to sucess: self employed farmers and the elusive work-life balance
Careers columnist Caroline Murphy discusses the idea of a work-life balance when you're farming or self-employed - is it even possible?
Ask Miriam on 29 Sep 2021
Dear Miriam: my wife doesn’t want to baptise our child
Dear Miriam, my wife doesn’t want to baptise our child and it’s causing a lot of friction between us
Gerry Daly on 22 Sep 2021
In the garden with Gerry Daly: blurring the borders
The trend towards more naturalistic planting of flower borders has led to a change in how plants are laid out, writes Gerry Daly.
Ask Miriam on 22 Sep 2021
Dear Miriam: I don’t want to go back to the office
Dear Miriam, I’m supposed to be going back into the office next month and I’m dreading it