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It's Christmas magazine
The perfect Christmas leftover sandwich: Foodies share their sambo secrets
From ramekins of gravy for dipping, to white bread purists, to each their own perfect sandwich combination
‘You get hooked on ringing a bell. It becomes like a fix’: Christmas in the belfry at Christ Church
The bells of the cathedral ring out across Dublin, marking Christmas, New Year, and everyday life — thanks to a devoted team of volunteers
Top 10 Christmas TV specials to watch again
The top 10 best Christmas TV specials for worth watching again (and again)
Christmas gift guide: Secret Santa ideas and stocking fillers for less than €20
Take the stress out of secret Santa and filling stockings with these Christmas gift ideas
The 12 Irish drinks of Christmas: From black velvet to apple cinnamon fizz
For every festive moment there’s a matching tipple, hot chocolate for children and the young at heart, Guinness poured after the shops close
Christmas gift guide: Ideas to delight the health and fitness gurus in your life
From runners to golf and cycling gear, these gifts will suit sports and fitness enthusiasts alike
Cosy and cool menswear: Festive fits for a stylish Christmas
Seasonal dressing meets confident contemporary cool in this festive fashion guide
The success of Kingfishr’s Killeagh: A song made in 20 minutes that started ‘as a joke’
Success of Kingfishr’s Killeagh, written ‘as a joke’ about the parish’s hurling team, has been just one high point in the biggest year of the folk trio’s lives
Want to bring your Christmas side dishes back to centre stage? Just add a twist
Impress festive dinner guests with these unexpected takes on familiar accompaniments
Christmas gift guide: Jewellery for someone special – or for treating yourself
Subtle sparkle or bold gold – here’s how to bring the glow this Christmas
Christmas gift guide: 10 great gadgets to give
Plug in the festive cheer with gadgets that go beyond the ordinary
Six top chefs and their Christmas plates: A fresh take on potatoes and a Sicilian dessert
Six chefs bring their histories, flavours, and family memories to the table
Christmas gift guide: Ten food books to really savour
Go beyond recipes this Christmas and dive into food and drink books that bring stories, history and adventure to your festive reading
Christmas gift guide: Our top picks for under €100
Spread cheer without breaking the bank this Christmas with our curated list of gifts under €100
Childhood Christmas treats can hold a lot of emotion, but these festive finds are worth a swap
Treats to inspire a youthful delight in even the most sophisticated connoisseurs
Beyond books: Christmas gifts for the literature lover in your life
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
Fifth Avenue to Grafton Street: The magic of Christmas windows
Festive tradition that started as a storytelling space to draw in passersby has a fascinating history, and particular family resonance for this writer
Michael Flatley: ‘My body is in ribbons. People will never know what I’ve been through’
The Lord of the Dance looks forward to a Christmas with family, filled with love
‘Christmas is never complete unless I re-read it’: Irish bookworms’ recommendations
From authors, to booksellers, to books influencers and podcasters some of Ireland’s biggest bookworms recommend their ideal titles to gift this Christmas
Charity Christmas trees: ‘She hadn’t had a real tree since she was a child’
A charity endeavour makes a housing scheme for the elderly a little bit brighter with real trees this Christmas
Knives out: What are the best blades to buy the cook in your life this Christmas?
From santoku-style to filleting knives, these professional quality blades will delight serious home chefs
Radiance wrapped up: Irish skincare and beauty gift ideas for Christmas
There are lots of amazing home-grown cosmetics and skin-kind brands to choose from
Christmas office parties: Leaving before things get messy is a decision rarely regretted
The Christmas office party is often the most feared date on HR’s calendar – hardly surprising given the hijinks that sometimes take place, says Domhnall O’Donoghue
Nothing says you care like a hand-crafted Christmas gift – but that doesn’t mean you have to make it
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
Unforgotten star Sinéad Keenan: ‘Every time I finish a job, I think I could never work again’
Unforgotten actor Sinead Keenan on acting roles, festive memories and Christmas Eve fry-ups in Bewleys
Deck the halls with flair: ‘It’s all about layering warmth, memory and magic’
Let your creativity shine through with these stylish Christmas decoration ideas for your home
Christmas experiences and gift ideas to get you in the festive mood
A round-up of festive gift and entertainment ideas
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Rent a tree, upcycle your black dress, source food locally
The festive season was once characterised by excess, but the Irish are becoming increasingly aware of their waste and bad habits, writes Domhnall O’Donoghue
Christmas gift ideas for under €50
Gifts that will leave a big impression, from Ninety Nine Words for Rain by Manchán Magan to Sinéad Moore Ceramics
How to have a kitsch Christmas: Tips for decorating to the max
It’s the season of excess. Forget about minimalist chic and go all-out on decorations
‘Dear monster under the bed’: Books that will make the perfect Christmas gift for younger readers
Children’s authors and experts recommend books to give anyone aged from four to 14+
Annie Mac: ‘Growing up in London, my sons feel a lot less innocent than their Irish cousins’
Author, DJ, podcaster – the roles may change, but the pre-Christmas pilgrimage to west Kerry is non-negotiable
Clodagh McKenna: ‘I don’t have the budget for caterers – I’m not in that league’
Celebrity chef on life with Harry Herbert, her love of trad music and celebrating Christmas in Hampshire
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