Our writers and bloggers comment on the latest news and life in rural Ireland.
'Let's park the stress and remember what the season is really about-relaxing with family and friends'.
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A family trip to Bantry and a lovely visit to Future Forests where a wonderful array of trees, plants and shrubs can be found, writes Katherine O'Leary.
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A reader seeks Miriam's advice on how to deal with her husband's problem drinking over the Christmas period.
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Now is the time to support your local crafters , writes Deirdre Verney.
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A lady in Carlow seeks Miriam's advice over how to keep her distance from a former friend who is trying to reconnect despite them no longer having much in common.
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Some gifts can continue to bring joy long after the tree has gone to the recycling centre, writes Margaret Leahy.
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During these December days, you can shop green, shop local, even if that is online.
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Graduation day in UCC was crazy day of juggling appointments before a beautiful celebration, writes Katherine O'Leary.
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A man seeks Miriam's advice in dealing with the trauma of a former colleague whose actions continue to affect him years after he retired from the job.
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It's time to see women as farmers and not farmer's wives, writes Margaret Leahy.
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