100 Irish websites for Christmas presents, from painted chocolates to ‘panoramic socks’
Our pick of all-Irish places to shop online for Christmas 2026 gifts including toys, jewellery, books, beauty products, arty stuff and more
Christmas
Democrats deliver a moment of redemption for US as voters finally turn on Donald Trump
From economic discontent to immigration and the Iran war, voters have delivered a stinging rebuke to the president
Seven of the best beauty Advent calendars of 2026, from €89 to €450
Simone Gannon selects Advent calendars worth unwrapping this festive season
Elton John teams up with CMAT for Step Into Christmas duet
The reimagined festive single will be this year’s Amazon Music Original Christmas song
Christmas creep is the scariest thing about Halloween, reader suggests
A chocolate gold coin bearing a festive message prompts a reader to question how early Christmas retail season should begin
Have your say: Are you travelling long-haul to visit your children abroad this Christmas?
Tell us your story of preparing to cross oceans for the festive season
Cricut Maker 5 review: Home crafting levels up
Faster than its predecessors, the new machine will help you unlock your creativity
Author Emma Heatherington: ‘Losing a parent as a child shapes your life right into adulthood’
The writer on new novel Together for Christmas, the Omagh bombing, and writing Country Girl: The Musical
‘It’s not just a loss of money’: Irish restaurants on the most annoying customer habits during Christmas season
There are a few things we should all bear in mind before reserving a big table for the festive season
Sing for joy: ‘One of the best things you can do for your mental health is join a choir’
Group singing is proving more than just an enjoyable pastime or tradition. It’s becoming an antidote to loneliness and diffidence
I’ve tried many red lipsticks over the years – these are my favourites, old and new
From classic favourites to head-turning new launches, these are the best red lipsticks across a range of price points and finishes
To admit weekends are doing the big shop and catching up on laundry is regarded as rudeness
Working to survive leaves little or no room to do or think about anything else
Dublin City Council denies doing U-turn on Christmas lights
Winter Lights festival will continue in December and extend into January after council initially said it was ‘moving to new year'
Man banned from yoga studio after anti-Christmas comments loses religious discrimination claim
Man’s continued presence a threat to the ‘tranquillity and peacefulness’ fundamental to yoga, Workplace Relations Commission hears
Accountant who shut down free bar at Christmas party awarded €85,000 for unfair dismissal
Michael Dodd was at odds with board of Garda health insurance society after raising concerns about expense levels
Christmas fails to deliver for retailers as sales dip
Stores report fall off in sales of clothing as overall volumes come in 0.9% lower than Christmas 2024, excluding the motor trade
An Post apologises for late Christmas cards
Postal service says Christmas mail continues to arrive from various parts of the world, including the US
What to do with unwanted gifts - including the ones you haven’t bought yet
Before you buy, think of the resources, energy and pollution that go into making and transporting those reindeer head slippers
Bank of Ireland data shows Christmas cheer for retailers
ATM withdrawals continue to fall, representing just 13% of overall card spending
Some creches may have to close on Monday due to registration failures
Tusla service opens over weekend to help small number of childcare providers complete registration process
Dry January: Since giving up alcohol, I’ve developed some strong opinions about it
I’ve since sworn off Nosecco and all the rest of the drinks pretending to be something I don’t want in my life any more
How to sort out your finances after shelling out for Christmas
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are out of the way – now it’s time to pay for it all
Nollaig na mBan is just business-as-usual with a trendy title
Instead of mounting an uprising, I’m going to list my Women’s Christmas resolutions here to make the rest of 2026 a little less chaotic
My friends don’t buy me gifts and it makes me feel unloved
Ask Roe: ‘If this was a romantic, I would have a conversation about it but as it’s with friends, should I let it slide?’
TV guide: The best new shows to watch, starting tonight including Dancing with the Stars
Jan 3rd-9th highlights: RTÉ favourites like Room to Improve return, BBC crime dramas reboot and streaming giants unleash big-budget programmes
If the population of the world lived like the Irish, we’d need 3.3 Earths to accommodate us
The world’s wealthiest 10% (about 770 million people) are responsible for two thirds of observed global warming since 1990
This new year, embrace boredom as a temporary relief from mental slavery
We have to learn to scroll better. Not through our phones, but through our minds and our emotions
Christmas, done and dusted. But what can I do to cut down on waste next time?
Irish households were snowed under by packaging this Christmas. Here are some tips for reducing the burden in 2026
The hidden savings in new year’s resolutions: From cigarettes to coffee
CSO data shows households can save thousands annually by cutting everyday habits
Censoring Sinn Féin Christmas card ‘a step too far’, NI officials told after staff complaints
Some social security workers ‘offended’ by card from local Sinn Féin office thanking them for their work
’Tis the season to feel bloated, so have you benefited from a fart walk yet?
Our bowels move well on their own, but perform even better when we move
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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