Index

'Of Gods and Men'Gregorian chant, elegant simplicity, the courage of doomed Cistercian monks in war-torn Algeria . . . Xavier Beauvois's film (above) will take your breath away

Waddler Clothing for childrenAdorable clothes and accessories for little ones – Railway Children meets Where The Wild Things Are – complete with wolf suits with ears and tails. The website (waddler.co.uk), launched this week, will make you smile

The NationalAs good as the hype, first in Dublin and then at Dingle's Other Voices, where all gigs were broadcast to local pubs thus no excuse for missing out. And how good are the fish'n'chips at Indigo?

Sending Christmas cardsGet down to it this weekend; reconnecting with friends and family always good for head and heart

Baileys in your coffeeWell, it is cold outside

'It's a Wonderful Life'Watch the old classic movie with James Stewart and be reminded why we don't need casinos

On the subject of casinosTipperary: say no! They make money, sure, and they make misery

Mea culpa anyone?Will anyone in power ever put their hands up and say they were wrong?

Après snowThe grit is not pretty, nor are all the new potholes

Hat hairRecurring problem these days, like dry lips

Leaking gutters, missing roof tilesThere goes the Christmas budget