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Dear Miriam: how can I get out of hosting my bully brother for Christmas?

A reader in Co Cork seeks Miriam's counsel on how to uninvite her brother and his family from spending Christmas in her new home due to a difficult childhood relationship between them both.

ASK MIRIAM 17 December 2025

Dear Miriam: how can I get out of hosting my bully brother for Christmas?

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Editorial: ‘to all the children in hospital, we know that Santa will visit'

Editorial: ‘to all the children in hospital, we know that Santa will visit'

EDITORIAL 17 December 2025

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

‘Ducking storm Bram and swapping muddy boots for Tenerife winter sunshine’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 17 December 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘how can I cope with the cost of Christmas after financial setback?

Dear Miriam: ‘how can I cope with the cost of Christmas after financial setback?

Dear Miriam: ‘how can I cope with the cost of Christmas after financial setback?

ASK MIRIAM 10 December 2025

Editorial: 'my quest to find the perfect Christmas tree'

Editorial: 'my quest to find the perfect Christmas tree'

Editorial: 'my quest to find the perfect Christmas tree'

EDITORIAL 10 December 2025

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‘FBD Trust is celebrating 50 years, with €70m paid out in philanthropic support’

‘FBD Trust is celebrating 50 years, with €70m paid out in philanthropic support’

Half a century in business and millions paid to charitable agricultural projects is something worth celebrating for FBD.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 November 2025

‘I didn’t know reindeers ate porridge’ – Ricky’s enchanting Santa commentary

‘I didn’t know reindeers ate porridge’ – Ricky’s enchanting Santa commentary

Visiting Santa is part of the magic of Christmas and is a great way to diffuse any anxiety about his impending visit.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 November 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

A Kildare reader seeks Miriam's help in navigating the Christmas season which she says is saturated with children, when she and her husband are struggling to have a family of their own.

ASK MIRIAM 26 November 2025

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

As the Christmas dinner will be more expensive this year – focussing on good, locally produced Irish food will be worth it.

EDITORIAL 26 November 2025

‘I believe the most important thing that you can gift a child is your time’

‘I believe the most important thing that you can gift a child is your time’

An impromptu birthday party for her beautiful grandson, Peter, who turned two last week was a lovely family occasion.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 26 November 2025

Dear Miriam: How do I say no to an unwelcome Christmas Day invite?

Dear Miriam: How do I say no to an unwelcome Christmas Day invite?

A Wicklow reader seeks Miriam's advice on how to get out of going to her sister-in-law's house for Christmas Day as she feels some underlying tensions in the family could come to the surface.

ASK MIRIAM 26 November 2025

Editorial: ‘make your list, check it twice and try to shop local'

Editorial: ‘make your list, check it twice and try to shop local'

Black Friday weekend is upon us, but try and stick to your budget.

EDITORIAL 26 November 2025

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FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

Precision agriculture market leader FJDynamics has joined forces with local farming firms Fossland Services (Ireland) and Stuart Dubois AgriSystems (Northern Ireland).

FJDynamics expands into Irish market with auto-steering systems

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