It’s Christmas
GAA ‘leaves lot to be desired’ in terms of gender balance
More women officers needed in GAA to make it a truly community organisation
It’s the most eagerly anticipated sandwich of the year. Here’s how to make yours epic
There’s more to the Christmas sandwich than turkey and ham, as these expert makers explain
Santa letter found behind Cork chimney reunited with writer decades later
Chain of people involved in tracking down Yvonne Foley who was six or seven when she wrote letter
Plan a St Stephen’s Day brunch: Crunchy granola and freshly baked muffins
How to make a family breakfast spread inspired by Ballynahinch Castle’s lavish buffet
We can’t hug or have parties this Christmas, but we can still give bad presents
With many avenues of celebration closed, even the most useless gifts may get a pass
Cooking Christmas dinner: The ultimate guide to the big day
Paul Flynn, Aoife Noonan, Lilly Higgins and more plan the festive feast
The secrets to creating a cosy Christmas interior
Three Irish interior and design doyens share their tips for creating that magical feeling
How to cook Christmas: Stuffing and gravy made easy
Christmas Dinner Part 2: All you need to know to put a great meal on the table
‘Super tacky’ tinfoil decorations make Christmas perfect for Maura Dore
All I Want: Family traditions are key for Kildare’s Channel 4 reality star
My first Christmas as . . . a homeowner
Make-up artist and influencer Tara Anderson finally has her dream space to call her own
Why we celebrate Christmas on the 25th, eat mince pies and put up trees
Pricewatch’s 12 fun facts of Christmas explores the origins of our modern traditions
The good gift guide: 50 inspiring Christmas present ideas
Buy them a membership, subscription or ecologically sound product – or make your own
Netflix and Spotify gift cards are the way forward this Christmas
Vouchers are not the most imaginative presents but you can be certain they will be used
All I Want for Christmas: Ruth-Anne Cunningham
Singer on her favourite memories and the best and worst presents she has received
Two top chefs serve up ideas for an alternative Christmas dinner
Turkey is for a crowd – these classics deliver real wow factor for a smaller group
Thinking of a hotel break this Christmas? Here are six of the best options
Nutcrackers, Champagne and entertainment for the whole family this festive season
Men’s Christmas fashion: Your ultimate festive style guide
From Donegal tweed to cotton sweaters, dress up or dress down whatever your plans are
Insta-ideas: An influencer’s guide to Christmas interior decorating
Festive design tips from Paul Kinsella, Lynn Ferrari, Karen Coleman and Yvonne Purcell
My first Christmas as . . . a mother
Author and podcaster Caroline Foran is looking forward to enjoying the small things
Buy better: think sustainably when it comes to gifts this Christmas
Jo Linehan and Dr Dorothy Maxwell on how to shop mindfully and with less waste
Ask the Experts: Christmas books 2020
There’s a book here to suit just about everyone on your Christmas list
Friends, gin and a bit of drama: Christmas with CMAT
All I want: Dublin singer Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson on G&Ts with ‘notions’
‘I’m gonna have to get rid of the lockdown belly, it’s gonna be extra big this year’
Dublin rapper Nealo on New Year’s resolutions and who’s on his naughty list this Christmas
Lottie Ryan: My first Christmas as a dog owner
Radio presenter is excited to make her adorable puppy an official member of the family
First commercially printed Christmas card to be auctioned at Christie’s
177-year-old card went on sale the same year Dickens’s A Christmas Carol was published
Hazel Chu: ‘It’s going to be a hard Christmas for so many people’
Dublin’s Lord Mayor says the Covid-19 pandemic has emphasised the importance of family
The gift of beauty: What are the experts using this Christmas?
Luxury advent calendars, skin elixirs and seaweed baths make the perfect gifts
Top 10 tech gadgets this Christmas
Washing an iPhone with soap is out of the question, PhoneSoap 3 is the next best thing
Gift vouchers may be the most practical solution this year
They say the greatest gift you can give is your time, second best is probably cheese
Pets at Christmas: Adopt, foster or sponsor
Different types of animals are in need of a home this Christmas and beyond
Bernard O’Shea’s nice list: ‘It’s between my wife and Marty Morrissey’
Comedian recalls his favourite Christmas memory – buying his wife a vacuum cleaner
Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations look weirdly normal. What’s gone wrong?
First lady ditches blood-red trees and icy branches in favour of unimpeachable look
How to eat like kings this Christmas – with a little help from a supermarket secret
It’s December 24th, and I’m stressed out as we wait for M&S’s mythical waste sale to begin
Retailers need to find their ‘theatre’ for town centres to survive
‘Non-essential’ shops will be busy today, but the power of online is more potent than ever
Books, baby Yoda and creativity: A one-stop guide to children’s Christmas gifts
There is a vast range of thoughtful, handmade and Irish-made toys on offer this year
Chef Adrian: I attempted my first Christmas dinner at 13
Adrian Martin on opening his own restaurant, loss and how to make tasty sprouts
Christmas dinner: Tips and shortcuts from the experts
Save yourself some scrolling on Christmas morning with our guide to a festive dinner
Gary Barlow: ‘It’s important to start getting back bits of normality... I’ve had enough’
The singer on lockdown, playing Ireland, Ronan Keating, and reuniting with Take That
The 12 cooks of Christmas – in books
From Mary Berry’s gingerbread house to vegan recipes, resources we need this season
How to create a showstopping spread this Christmas
Three of Ireland’s most talented and creative event aficionados share festive hosting tips
Clash Happy: Fashion for a different kind of Christmas
With just the right amount of sparkle: this is how to do modern glamour this festive season
Support local artisans this Christmas with hand-crafted Irish gifts
From knitwear to chocolate, home-made presents that will please everyone this year
Covid clause: No restrictions on Santa as Government says Christmas present delivery ‘essential’
Minister warns children not to stay up on Christmas Eve to ensure social distancing
Taste delivered: Festive food and drink hampers to make life easier
Festive cocktails, slow-cooked beef and vegan treats delivered to you by Irish businesses
