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

The stability and seasonality of spring is grounding with calving season in full flow.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 February 2026

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

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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'

EDITORIAL 25 February 2026

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

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

L2 25 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’

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

ASK MIRIAM 18 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'

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

L2 18 February 2026

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'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 4 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 4 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 4 February 2026

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

‘If music be the food of love, February is the month that sings full of love'

February may be short, but it’s full of love, writes Kate Durrant.

L2 4 February 2026

Editorial: 'food prices are climbing but we need to buy Irish and support local'

Editorial: 'food prices are climbing but we need to buy Irish and support local'

Although food prices are climbing, we need to buy Irish and support local now more than ever to keep small Irish producers afloat and support farmers.

L2 4 February 2026

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

There were kisses on my windows. Which grandchild could it be, Peter or Katie?

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 February 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 4 February 2026

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Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

Just outside Ramelton, Co Donegal, Bert McCloy and his son-in-law Jason Peoples run a busy dairy farm milking around 200 cows.

Raising healthy calves on the McCloy-Peoples’ Farm in Donegal

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