Sometimes the hardest thing to buy for a bookworm is a regular novel, biography or history book. Here's a selection of bookish gift ideas that go beyond the norm

There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner

From santoku-style to filleting knives, these professional quality blades will delight serious home chefs

Whether you want to boost health and fitness, keep the kids busy or just upgrade your phone, there’s lots to choose from

Christmas has the learned anticipation of childhood blended with adult disappointment that nothing magical has happened

There are lots of amazing home-grown cosmetics and skin-kind brands to choose from

Consumer watchdog’s survey reveals households with children set to spend average €1,600 on festive season

Nothing says you care as much as a hand-crafted gift – and that doesn’t mean made by you. As a crafty nation, there’s no shortage of beautifully designed options this Christmas

From nifty tools and comfortable garden wear to magazine subscriptions, there’s something here for all green-fingered friends

Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster

A round-up of festive gift and entertainment ideas

Every time we stop trying to meet invisible Christmas expectations, an elf is taken from Santa’s workshop and shot in front of his family

There may be another way to support the local economy while not becoming a Christmas grinch

Gifts that will leave a big impression, from Ninety Nine Words for Rain by Manchán Magan to Sinéad Moore Ceramics

Children’s authors and experts recommend books to give anyone aged from four to 14+

A curated, all-Irish roundup of the best places to shop for gifts — online and on time

From fashion to food, jewellery to beauty, there’s something here for everyone from brands that include Tayor Swift, CMAT and Stanley Tucci among their fans

Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money

Jewellery, glass decanters and memorabilia for railway enthusiasts might make a nice gift under the tree this year

From bespoke facials and perfume workshops to luxurious spa days and hands-on masterclasses, these are the gifts sure to elicit an ‘ooh’ this festive season