It's Christmas!
Your annual guide to the best toys, fashion, travel, food and drink for the season
Christmas dinner: The ultimate guide to getting through the big day
These recipe suggestions from Ireland’s top chefs will help you plan an epic festive feast
Christmas kitchen gifts: gadgets for food lovers
This Christmas it’s all about upgrading your kitchen with the latest smart appliance
Women’s emotional labour at Christmas: ‘My husband must think Santa does it all’
If you’re a woman in a heterosexual relationship, chances are you’re doing most of the work
Christmas gifts for sports fans: trips abroad they'll never forget
From rugby to racing, the gift of a trip abroad will have sports fans cheering
‘Young Offenders’: ‘Who knew little old Cork would travel so well?’
The comedy’s enormous success surprised everyone, not least its stars Alex Murphy and Chris Walley
Panto review: Alice: The Musical at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast
A big, blousy performance that hints at Theresa in Brexitland
Panto review: Jack and the Beanstalk
Folksy visuals combine with 21st century stage technology in this dazzling show
Panto review: Aladdin at the Cork Opera House
Trevor Ryan crafts a show which is any-time-of-the-year marvellous
Panto review: Cinderella at the Everyman Theatre, Cork
The more implausible the better in this fresh, colourful and wildly funny pantomime
Keep them turned on: Ten top gifts for gadget geeks
Present picks for tech-savvy folks, from the classic Play Station to the new iPhone
Children’s books: what were the standout titles of the year?
Peter Donnelly’s ‘The President’s Cat’, Louise O’Neill’s ‘The Surface Breaks’ and more
Fun and games: Six great gifts for gamers this Christmas
From stocking stuffers to no-expense-spared, there are plenty of ideas to fit most budgets
Top Christmas gifts to delight children – and parents
From Fabulous Beasts Lego and Poopsie Unicorn Slime Surprise to sparkly party clothes
Stefanie Preissner: ‘My ideal Christmas dinner guest? Jürgen Klopp’
Stefanie Preissner, screenwriter, playwright and actor on her favourite things about Christmas
Season of goodwill: check out your charity shop for a Christmas bargain
Instead of buying expensive, unwanted gifts, you can help some great causes
The farms that let you choose and cut your own Christmas tree
Ireland faces a Christmas Tree shortage in seven years after the 2018 heatwave
What’s the story? The books we’d like to get this Christmas
Readers and writers share the titles they’re hoping to get – and giving – this year
The Snow Queen review: Gaiety panto’s rambunctious take on Frozen
The Christmas show’s sheer spectacle makes up for a few weaknesses in the plot
Five-star festivities: how to give your home the luxury Christmas look
Take your cue from some of Ireland’s leading hotels, which go all out for the festive season
Gift ideas for the man in your life this Christmas
From ethically produced T-shirts to Donegal gin and a Seiko Save the Ocean watch
Gift ideas for the woman in your life this Christmas
From blinging bags and silk scarves to jewellery and skincare
