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Katherine O'Leary on 15 Sep 2021
Katherine O'Leary: health should always come first
A contractor recently took ill at the family home. Katherine O’Leary urges farmers to check in on the contractors working on the farm – the actions you take may save a life.
Margaret Nolan on 26 May 2021
How can I chose a career?
Margaret Nolan writes about how knowing yourself can help with making the right career choice.
Amii McKeever on 26 May 2021
Accessibility in modern Ireland: what can you do?
It can be hard to know when to offer help to a stranger who appears to need it, but may not, and when to respect their space and independence, writes Amii McKeever.
Anne O'Donoghue on 22 Apr 2021
ICL Podcast #14: help for the families of depression sufferers
A reader has written to us regarding her husband who is depressed and the affect it is having on her and their children.
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
Ask Miriam on 25 Nov 2020
I’m worried about labour without my husband
Dear Miriam, as a first-time mother, I’m worried about going into hospital without my husband by my side
Ask Miriam on 18 Nov 2020
I’m so upset that our daughter will not be coming home for Christmas
Dear Miriam, I’m so upset that our daughter will not be coming home for Christmas
Maria Moynihan on 11 Nov 2020
'When we heard they were trying to set up a co-op, it hit a chord with us'
Irish troops in South Lebanon are hoping to harness the goodwill of the Irish agricultural community to source much-needed tools and machinery to support farmers in the country, writes Maria Moynihan
Ask Miriam on 14 Oct 2020
I’m worried that we are being overpaid on the pension
Dear Miriam, I’m worried that we are being overpaid on the pension; what can I do?
Ask Miriam on 15 Jul 2020
I’m too nervous to go to my friends party
Dear Miriam, my friend’s husband is planning a surprise birthday party for her; but I’m too nervous to go
Ask Miriam on 08 Jul 2020
I helped my neighbour during lockdown; but there's no end to it
Dear Miriam, I offered to help my elderly neighbour during lockdown; but there seems to be no end in sight!
Contributor on 29 Apr 2020
Health: the kindness connection
Dr Mark Rowe explores the two of sides of kindness; how being kind helps others, but can also benefit you too
Ask Miriam on 22 Apr 2020
‘My wife wants to name our child something off the wall’
Dear Miriam, my wife wants an obscure Irish name for our child and I want something simple
Contributor on 01 Apr 2020
Men's Sheds: ‘You can’t call in, but you can call’
'Whether it’s a neighbour, family member or friend, we want people to pick up the phone and #CallThemForACuppa'.
Ask Miriam on 01 Apr 2020
‘Everything is moving online and I’m being left behind’
Dear Miriam, at the moment everything is moving online and I’m being left behind because my skills aren’t up to scratch
Marcella Connolly on 01 Apr 2020
Living Life: how to be good with money
Eoin McGee has just released his first book 'How to be Good with Money', taking the complications out of your money matters.
Marcella Connolly on 27 Mar 2020
When the campaigns stop, the donations don’t have to
Charities across the country are appealing to the public to make online donations, due to many fundraising events being cancelled.
Contributor on 25 Mar 2020
Men's Sheds: staying connected
A lot of she members are considered to be ‘at-risk’ of being seriously affected by the coronavirus, and while they do their best to isolate themselves, no one is left alone
Odile Evans on 25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: Ireland's call for healthcare help
The Health Service Executive (HSE) opened a recruitment drive last week to find people willing to put their shoulder to the wheel during the COVID-19 emergency.
Margaret Hawkins on 25 Mar 2020
Listen: staying mentally well at this difficult time
This week, Margaret Hawkins seeks coping tips from Louth mental health GP Dr Harry Barry and Youghal-based accredited counselling psychologist Sally O’Reilly.