With so many of her colleagues stepping back from the limelight, Miriam O'Callaghan has weighed in on whether she'll ever retire. Miriam O'Callaghan and Maureen Catterson at the National Concert Hall. Miriam continued: 'I always think it sounds like you're retiring from life, you're retiring from what you love to do. Miriam O'Callaghan and Johnny Logan. Miriam O'Callaghan with her daughter Alannah at Jess' wedding.