Katie Byrne

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: ‘My girlfriend only wants to have sex with me when she's drunk and I don't enjoy it'

By: Katie Byrne

I try to initiate sex when we're sober or when we've just had a couple of glasses of wine, but she says she's not in the mood

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: My retired neighbour keeps asking me to sponsor his charity adventures — it’s starting to get annoying

By: Katie Byrne

We were perhaps too generous, but that’s only because we weren’t expecting him to do two or three of these things a year

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: ‘My mum and dad haven't offered to contribute any money to my wedding and we need them to chip in – how do we bring it up?’

By: Katie Byrne

Our vendors are expecting at least part payment, and although my parents have the means to help us, they haven’t done so

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: I’m in my late 70s and seriously considering leaving everything I own to charity when I die – not to my only son

By: Katie Byrne

Leaving my money to charities would do so much good, and my son will be fine — he does well in his career

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: A bridesmaid sent me a snarky text demanding €180 for hen party expenses – I want to say no

By: Katie Byrne

I now don’t want to go because of her, but I also don’t want to be the person who increases the cost for everyone else if I pull out

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: My best friend wants to have a baby, but I know she’s not ready to be a mum. Should I tell her to wait?

By: Katie Byrne

Neither she nor her boyfriend is settled in their careers; they don’t have savings or health insurance, and she has issues she hasn’t dealt with

The University Observer

A Student's Golden Guide to UCD: Advice, Insights and the Do's and Dont's

By: Katie Byrne

Starting university is no doubt a scary experience. You meet new people at every corner, decide which societies to join, and try your best to explore the campus and all its hidden gems.

Irish Independent

Modern Morals: My husband wants to be submissive and for me to dominate him in bed, but I don’t have the energy to satisfy his kinks

By: Katie Byrne

I have tried to go there and it has been largely enjoyable in bed, but then he ruins it when he says he needs more

The Independent

Best baby snowsuits and pramsuits to keep your little one warm

By: Katie Byrne

Keep your baby or toddler warm this winter with waterproof materials, fleece linings and built-in mittens

MSN

Best baby snowsuits for 2026, reviewed by a parenting writer

By: Katie Byrne

When the temperature drops, a good snowsuit or pramsuit can make getting out and about with a baby or toddler a whole lot easier.