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‘Hurt as husband forgets big birthday’
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This week, a reader seeks advice from Miriam on how to handle her disappointment at her husband's lack of effort to celebrate her significant birthday.
4 September 2024 Features
Giving light and hope
A Kilkenny woman who lost her son and husband to suicide, is offering hope and practical support to others struggling with their mental health, writes Deirdre Verney.
4 September 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Churn of the century: step back in time at The Butter Museum
The Butter Museum brought back memories as two IFA stalwarts were honoured, writes Katherine O’Leary.
Katherine O'Leary: Granny is going on a sleep over
With ditches full of blackberries, Katherine got to work on her autumnal tart, with thoughts of her grandson Ricky at the forefront of her mind, writes Katherine O’Leary.
28 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Ask Miriam: ‘elderly dad refuses to give up driving to pub’
A concerned daughter seeks Miriam's advice on how to convince her father that driving home from the pub after a few pints is not an option.
28 August 2024 Ask Miriam
Rainy day fun for all ages
From museums to skate parks, aquariums to play zones, there’s an indoor activity for everyone, writes Gemma Kingston from The Family Edit.
28 August 2024 Features
Childminder regulations may exacerbate childcare crisis
The imminent introduction of new regulations for childminders could have a major impact on the availability of childcare in rural Ireland – a sector already in crisis, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
28 August 2024 l2
The Helens move to west Cork
The Helens have moved into their new home with an accessible kitchen, writes Katherine O'Leary.
21 August 2024 Katherine O'Leary
Where to turn to if you need support
With many students and parents navigating through the Leaving Cert results, CAO offers and going to college, it is important to know where to go when you need help, writes Sarah McIntosh.
21 August 2024 Education
Desperate Farmwife: the difficult part of living away from home
Our Desperate Farmwife has very few regrets, but seeing her family growing older while living away from home can be very difficult.
21 August 2024 Features
Adventure awaits
Soak up the last of the summer and explore Ireland's great outdoors with thrilling family-friendly activities, writes Gemma Kingston.
21 August 2024 Features
Ask Miriam: 'My mother-in-law feeds my child too many treats'
This week, Miriam hears from a reader who is not happy with the amount of treats that her child gets from their granny.
21 August 2024 Ask Miriam