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Storm Éowyn reminds us how vulnerable farmers are to extreme weather events
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We must future-proof our farm houses and farm buildings to be able to withstand the force of storms, writes Katherine O'Leary.
Storm Éowyn reminds us how vulnerable farmers are to extreme weather events
Dear Miriam: My father is caught in a rut since his retirement – how can we help
29 January 2025 Ask Miriam
Dear Miriam: My father is caught in a rut since his retirement – how can we help
This week Miriam responds to a reader worried about their father's lack of social interaction.
If there was a blackout for a week in Dublin, would the response be different?
29 January 2025 Editorial
If there was a blackout for a week in Dublin, would the response be different?
It’s expected that over 100,000 homes will still be without power this weekend, is enough being done around the country? writes Ciara Leahy.
Dear Miriam: am I selfish by wanting my daughter to keep in touch more?
Is it too much to ask for my daughter to stay in touch from sunny down under?
22 January 2025 Ask Miriam
Editorial: “you still have to pay the car park fee"
You visit a hospital and receive a diagnosis; you still have to pay the car park fee, writes Ciara Leahy.
22 January 2025 Editorial
‘It’s back to basics, washing hands often, and wearing a mask'
A trip to Dinos Alive in Dublin falls foul of norovirus and in any case the display failed to impress us adults. It is suitable only for young children, writes Katherine O'Leary.
22 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
'Lovely things happen when families make an effort to come together'
A family get-together proves memorable in the local pub while farmers welcome the thaw after a week of hardship, writes Katherine O'Leary.
15 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
Dear Miriam: Should I just stop making resolutions? I always feel like I fail?
A lady in Meath seeks Miriam's advice on making resolutions.
15 January 2025 Ask Miriam
Editorial: ‘If you’re caring for children at home, think about your pension'
With the recent announcement of monetary value of a stay-at-home parent being €57,140, it's important to get your PRSI PRSI contributions in order, writes Ciara Leahy.
15 January 2025 Editorial
Dear Miriam: how do I save my annual tradition after a family bust-up at dinner?
After a family argument threatens to disrupt the magic of Christmas Eve, a reader asks Miriam for advice on how to keep one beloved family tradition alive.
8 January 2025 Ask Miriam
'Keep the resolutions simple - I’m changing my mindset about treatment '
Katherine O'Leary plans to change her mindset about treatment, spurred on by a conversation with the lovely receptionist in the Bons Secours Hospital, Cork.
8 January 2025 Katherine O'Leary
Editorial: human kindness shined through in the snow
The stories of people helping each other in the cold would warm your heart, writes Ciara Leahy.
8 January 2025 Editorial