Opinion and debate from Irish Country Living

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

Living more sustainably isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about making sensible choices where we can.

L2 4 March 2026

‘Living more sustainably isn’t about getting it right all the time'

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'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 March 2026

Editorial: ‘the Bord Bia protest will be recorded as political – it’s much more'

Editorial: ‘the Bord Bia protest will be recorded as political – it’s much more'

EDITORIAL 4 March 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

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

ASK MIRIAM 4 March 2026

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 February 2026

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Editorial: 'common sense must prevail when it comes to building rural homes'

Editorial: 'common sense must prevail when it comes to building rural homes'

When it comes to planning rural family houses, common sense must prevail.

EDITORIAL 11 February 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘the cow's needs come first – not mine!'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘the cow's needs come first – not mine!'

Our Desperate Farmhusband might be sleep-deprived, but he is loving watching his 2026 batch of calves thrive.

L2 11 February 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 11 February 2026

‘Puppy love: shedding golden strands of love into every corner of hearts'

‘Puppy love: shedding golden strands of love into every corner of hearts'

Shedding golden strands of love into every corner of your heart, there is nothing like a houseful of puppies, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 11 February 2026

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

Pain is a new feature in life with cancer for Katherine, who remains hopeful a solution will let her get on with everyday life.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 11 February 2026

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

Editorial: ‘Katherine O’Leary's columns are filled with bravery and truth'

A passionate writer, brave fighter and a loving grandparent and parent, Katherine O'Leary radiates positivity and truth with every word.

EDITORIAL 11 February 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 11 February 2026

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