Weirdest term ever: How students have coped, from primary to third level: Primary, secondary and third-level students around Ireland, and their teachers, look back on their efforts to keep learning in the shadow of Covid-19. Read more here.

Michael D Higgins: It is time to reflect on the painful events of 100 years ago in Ireland: Amnesia will not help us through the coming centenaries, writes President Higgins. Read more here.

Did newsreaders always report on Santa's journey? I can't imagine Walter Cronkite or Don Cockburn doing such a thing. Read more here.

Tackling class gap in higher education must start much earlier than third level: Despite well-crafted speeches, we still don't have equal access to education. Read more.

Fairytale of New York: Horrified fans react to Jon Bon Jovi's new cover: The Pogues also pan rock star's cover of Shane MacGowan and Kirsty MacColl's duet. Read more here.

Taylor Swift Evermore review: This 'secret wedding album' sweetly sweeps you away. Read more here.

Restrict contacts now if visiting vulnerable over Christmas, Government says: People asked to limit contacts to 'small circle' and prioritise activities around 'close group'. Read more here.

Vaccinated people will still need to wear a mask. Here's why: New vaccines should protect you from Covid. It's unclear if they stop you spreading the virus. Read more here.

Only second woman in over 400 years for top post at Irish university: Maggie Cusack 'looking forward' to working with Munster Technological University colleagues. Read more here.