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

Rain and muddy paths couldn't stop me on my quest to find the perfect tree for the festive season.

EDITORIAL 10 December 2025

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

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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’

KATHERINE O'LEARY 10 December 2025

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

EDITORIAL 3 December 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

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

KATHERINE O'LEARY 3 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

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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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 November 2025

Editorial:‘Think it’s too early for Christmas cheer? Maybe not...'

Editorial:‘Think it’s too early for Christmas cheer? Maybe not...'

You may have a love/hate relationship with early seasonal celebrations but, a longer run up to Christmas can really spread the festive joy.

EDITORIAL 12 November 2025

'A trip down the fields makes me feel part of the energy of the farm'

'A trip down the fields makes me feel part of the energy of the farm'

Autumnal beauty is battered by storm Claudia as animals and farmers wind down for the winter.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 12 November 2025

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Shopping local this season will keep small businesses standing proud in rural communities.

EDITORIAL 12 November 2025

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