Christmas
Lunar lovers, canny Christmas shoppers in January and a little disembowelled angel going cheap
Sea swims, cocktails, craic and live music – why there’s still a place for Nollaig na mBan
It’s January 6, so we say Nollaig shona daoibh to the families of Ukraine now calling Ireland home
Return of schools sparks fear it will deepen flu crisis in crowded hospitals
Serial fraudster Carrie Jade Williams sold vulnerable families across Ireland sensory equipment that never arrived
Death of Private Seán Rooney highlights risks posed by peacekeeping – yet war is far more perilous
2022 is Ireland’s warmest ever year on record, 12th year in a row with above average heat
Why we should heed the words of Pope Francis in this most divisive time in our world
At the risk of sounding overdramatic, helping out at Christmas FM has restored my faith in humanity
This is my Christmas wish – and it should be yours too
Open our hearts up to what is real and the benefits will come
The post-Christmas sales scene has changed, but there are still bargains to be found out there
Ireland has fared better than most – but let’s not be complacent
‘The atmosphere is very tense – there is little hope of peace,’ says Irish volunteer spending festive season in West Bank
Christmas around Europe quiz: How much do you know about Yuletide traditions?
Christmas foodie quiz: challenge the food-lovers in your life
The inevitable Christmas mistakes we make every year
Christmas Movie Quiz: How well do you know our favourite festive films?
‘Business is definitely up’ – Christmas shopping bounces back, as normality returns after lockdown years
From airport homecomings to freezing fundraisers – the pictures of Christmas past
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‘Business is definitely up’ – Christmas shopping bounces back, as normality returns after lockdown years
From airport homecomings to freezing fundraisers – the pictures of Christmas past
How a canon’s act of kindness helped shine a light on the true meaning of Christmas
Keane’s Kingdom: Memories of Christmas past and the way the turkey’s waistcoat would strain against the potato stuffing
Togetherness is the only gift you need this year
The votes are in: my European of the Year is Santa Claus
Don’t feel guilty about rejecting idea of a perfect Christmas as it just doesn’t exist
Christmas Music Quiz: Put your knowledge of festive favourites to the test
Yay or nay: How do you feel about these 10 love-it-or-hate-it Christmas traditions?
12 Christmas messages with a difference: ‘I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t pour from an empty cup’
Niall Horan, Rosanna Davison, Laura Whitmore, Una Healy and more: what Irish celebrities are getting up to this Christmas week
Farmer who started making Christmas wreaths in school at age 10 now produces 150,000 a year
Christmas magic starts with three wise men, a ceramic Santa and a silver penguin
I’m bringing my partner home to the family for the first time this Christmas – what could possibly go wrong?
Nostalgia toys are back – Pokémon, Care Bears, Lego and Spirograph are among the most sought-after toys this Christmas
Your favourite festive films ranked, from Christmas classics to total turkeys
Filling shop basket costs €1,000 more over a year as inflation hits festivities
Young and old who live in poverty need the nation’s goodwill and help
Consumer mood lifts slightly for Christmas – but many worried about cost-of-living pressures for year ahead
A sumptuous dollop of Nigella and a sprinkling of Donal – it’s all part of my festive telly feast
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