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Dáithí Ó Sé

Irish Examiner Agony Uncle Dáithí Ó Sé answers your dilemmas - big or small

cat and dog friendship
Dear Dáithí: 'I don't want to give up my dog when I move in with my partner'
I think the fact that we collectively have one dog and two cats- who may or may not get along- has definitely been a bit of a barrier to us taking the next step.

Sun, 22 Mar, 2026

Rosary in Girl's hands
Dear Dáithí: My sister was told to return a Communion dress as another pupil had it
My sister was taken aback to get a call from the shop where she had purchased the dress to say when they checked their files, another pupil at the school had already bought the same one...and she needed to return the dress she bought

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Tired young woman standing at kitchen room
Dear Dáithí: How do I prepare for a visit from a judgemental friend?
While part of me would love to treat it like a visit from anyone else, the reality is I am keen to ensure the house is looking its best. But I don’t know where to start with making it more presentable

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

toilet
Dear Dáithí: My 'nightmare' housemate pees on the toilet seat and doesn’t clean it up
He’s been repeatedly asked to lower the volume of his alarm as he wakes everybody up with it in the morning, as well as being asked to be a little bit quieter around the house. But he seems not to care at all.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

CLOSE-UP DIRTY AND MUDDY DOG CARPET AT HOME.
Dear Dáithí: My sister has a new dog... it's taking over our lives
We get constant WhatsApp updates on where her dog is sitting and how cute it looks begging for a treat etc

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

I am getting a divorce!
Dear Dáithí: I had a pretty public outburst and now I’m so embarrassed
I don’t know if I’ll ever live it down or if people will ever forget about it

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

Garden in Fuerteventura
Dear Dáithí: A relative left our parents' lovely holiday home in an awful state
It looks like my uncle let a son of one of his golfing buddies use my parent's holiday villa. How should we sort this?

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Beautiful young woman enjoying coffee with her dog in pet friendly cafeteria
Dear Dáithí: Is it ‘cheating’ to go for a quick-fix weight-loss option?
Your body will give you all the praise you need, and so will the scale when you stand on it

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Serious and confused senior woman in glasses sitting on sofa at home. Worriedly holding the phone and documents in his hands. Pr
Dear Dáithí: How do I find a way to enjoy life without constantly calculating the cost?
I would never treat myself to a takeaway coffee because I’ve spent so long saying ‘we have tea and coffee at home and it’s cheaper that way’

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Checklist with main items, roses bouquet and golden rings
Dear Dáithí: My niece's wedding invitation came with two pages of rules and regulations. Should I even go?
This isn't normal ‘bridezilla’ stuff, this is a different level

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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