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Bernard O'Shea

Bernard O’Shea is an Irish comedian who writes about the chaos of everyday life!

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Bernard O'Shea: Five things I do that give my wife the ick

From my obsession with parking to breathing (yes)... the following list was proudly produced for you by my wife

Thu, 12 Nov, 2026

Frustated mature couple sulking after dispute on their bed

Bernard O'Shea: A frustrated middle-aged wife writes... and I respond

In which our columnist turns Agony Uncle for the day, and addresses a woman's issues with her annoying husband

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Male and Female Digestive System Concept

Bernard O'Shea: Finance, gut health... here are four things I only pretend to understand

I've reached an age where admitting I haven't a clue is easier than pretending I do

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Learning German and the piano... I had such big plans

Here are three examples of things I started, but never finished

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Please, I beg you, do not mention Christmas

My wife calls me Scrooge. I just want Halloween to get a fair chance

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Bernard O'Shea: DIY, rippling abs... just a few ambitions I’ve abandoned

Bernard O'Shea: DIY, rippling abs... just a few ambitions I’ve abandoned

Some dreams are worth chasing. Others are worth quietly shelving forever. Here’s my list of ones I have abandoned.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2026

Bernard O’Shea: Skiing, bathrobes, oat milk: Things my culchie soul abhors

Bernard O’Shea: Skiing, bathrobes, oat milk: Things my culchie soul abhors

The following are things I still feel either not good enough at, too self-conscious about, or slightly embarrassed doing...

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

Lost man

Bernard O'Shea: I like to hide from people, is that so wrong?

Somewhere along the way, solitude went from a luxury to a habit

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Bernard O'Shea: Modern TV has everything... but I still crave my '80s shows

Bernard O'Shea: Modern TV has everything... but I still crave my '80s shows

MacGyver, ALF, Airwolf, Knight Rider... I look at the world through square-eyed tinted spectacles

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Playing under the covers

Bernard O'Shea: My granny's three simple rules for life still work today

One of them was 'Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow' — and of course she was 100% right

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026