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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 29 April 2026

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

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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?

ASK MIRIAM 22 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

ASK MIRIAM 15 April 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘am I to blame for my youngest son’s lack of direction in life’

Dear Miriam: ‘am I to blame for my youngest son’s lack of direction in life’

Dear Miriam: ‘am I to blame for my youngest son’s lack of direction in life’

ASK MIRIAM 8 April 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

Dear Miriam: ‘my husband wants to quit work and take over his father’s farm’

ASK MIRIAM 1 April 2026

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Dear Miriam: ‘my sister is sacrificing her own dreams to keep family farm going'

Dear Miriam: ‘my sister is sacrificing her own dreams to keep family farm going'

A concerned sister in Limerick asks Miriam how to help a sibling who seems to be sacrificing her own dreams to support her husband and their growing dairy farm.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘my friends excluded me from their secret retirement holiday’

Dear Miriam: ‘my friends excluded me from their secret retirement holiday’

A lady in Meath asks Miriam's advice in dealing with a group of lifelong friends who excluded her from a group holiday that she wasn't invited on.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Ask Miriam: I devoted myself to farming and at 50 feel a failure with no family

Ask Miriam: I devoted myself to farming and at 50 feel a failure with no family

A single farmer seeks Miriam's opinion on how he can meet a partner after devoting his life to his farm, since he left ag college and having no luck on the dating scene.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘My siblings are stopping Mam from moving on with her life’

Dear Miriam: ‘My siblings are stopping Mam from moving on with her life’

A reader in Co Longford seeks Miriam's help in convincing her mother she is not betraying her late husband by forming a new friendship with an old flame, despite the objections of her other children.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

A reader in Co Meath seeks Miriam's help in how to deal with a new sister in law who is looking for land to develop unspecified projects despite the couple having no previous interest in farming.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Dear Miriam: My daughter is forcing me to rehome my beloved little dog Arthur

Dear Miriam: My daughter is forcing me to rehome my beloved little dog Arthur

A reader asks for Miriam's advice on how to ensure her pet dog can remain living in her home once her daughter's family relocate home, with a granddaughter's allergies proving problematic.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘how do I tell my fiancé’s ex she isn’t welcome at our wedding?

Dear Miriam: ‘how do I tell my fiancé’s ex she isn’t welcome at our wedding?

A bride-to-be in Co Cavan asks Miriam's advice on how to deal with the mother of her partner's children, who wants to come to their wedding.

ASK MIRIAM 28 January 2026

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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