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‘We have secured three tickets for the final – and the excitement is mighty'

Despite living in Cork since 1980 - she will always be shouting for Tipp, writes Katherine O'Leary.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 16 July 2025

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'The memories disturbed my nights, upset my upset my days'

'The memories disturbed my nights, upset my upset my days'

L2 16 July 2025

Editorial: 'you were either showing up and committed or you weren’t'

Editorial: 'you were either showing up and committed or you weren’t'

EDITORIAL 16 July 2025

Dear Miriam: how can I help my young nephews cope with family separation?

Dear Miriam: how can I help my young nephews cope with family separation?

Dear Miriam: how can I help my young nephews cope with family separation?

ASK MIRIAM 16 July 2025

Dear Miriam: my eldest son is in Oz and I’m terrified of making the long flight

Dear Miriam: my eldest son is in Oz and I’m terrified of making the long flight

Dear Miriam: my eldest son is in Oz and I’m terrified of making the long flight

ASK MIRIAM 9 July 2025

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Editorial: ‘women deserve options and to make medically informed decisions'

Editorial: ‘women deserve options and to make medically informed decisions'

Let’s be honest, what woman truly feels comfortable talking about her bladder issues and the embarrassing situation of wetting herself?

EDITORIAL 25 June 2025

‘Moorepark Open Day – an informative event for the dairy farming community’

‘Moorepark Open Day – an informative event for the dairy farming community’

Katherine O'Leary enjoyed the healthy debates that have followed the Teagasc Moorepark Open Day which informed the masses of the future of dairy farming.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 June 2025

Dear Miriam: 'my son says it’s ‘not cool’ to wear a seatbelt'

Dear Miriam: 'my son says it’s ‘not cool’ to wear a seatbelt'

A Kerry mother tells Miriam she is petrified what will happen her son on the roads when he drives too fast and refuses to wear a seat belt now that he has passed his test and has his own car.

ASK MIRIAM 25 June 2025

‘Housewives, aka women skilled in HR, finance, nutrition and problem solving...'

‘Housewives, aka women skilled in HR, finance, nutrition and problem solving...'

The Housewives of the Year were skilled professionals with many skills much coveted in the job market today.

L2 25 June 2025

‘I’m thinking of the influential generation that changed agriculture in Ireland’

‘I’m thinking of the influential generation that changed agriculture in Ireland’

We are losing a generation of people like the late Dan Browne, who helped to shape agriculture in Ireland.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 June 2025

Editorial: ‘CRITICAL emergency medical response is often first on the scene'

Editorial: ‘CRITICAL emergency medical response is often first on the scene'

When you're waiting on an ambulance, every minute matters, and CRITICAL emergency medical response are often first on the scene in rural Ireland.

EDITORIAL 25 June 2025

'Thank you to all the people that look after me in all areas of my life'

'Thank you to all the people that look after me in all areas of my life'

With her radiotherapy sessions in Cork complete, I'm looking forward to the weeks ahead.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 June 2025

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Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

Good farm security is crucial for protecting your property, livestock, and equipment from theft, vandalism, and other risks. Explore practical farm security ideas from PhoneWatch.

Top farm security ideas to keep your property safe in Ireland

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