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Oh, Lord − what are we to do without Miriam?

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays will never be the same

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Sat Oct 03 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READ

Sir, – Oh my Lord, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays will never be the same again, to say nothing of the end of term scorecards served up by Miriam’s unique blend of acerbic wit to readers.

A call for her to come out of retirement starts here. – Yours, etc,

HELEN NOONAN,

Ranelagh,

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