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15 places for big groups and Christmas dinners in Dublin City

'Tis the season to be heading for decadent dinners in the heart of the city.

How to prep your skin before the festive season

From glass-skin prep to post-party recovery – leading dermatologists share their tips for a great complexion this winter.

Fashion • 14 Nov

Little girl drawing Christmas cards at home

The toys tipped to be best sellers this Christmas

The DreamToys list features the toys, games and gadgets predicted to be most in demand this festive season. By Lisa Salmon.

Christmas • 12 Nov

How to get your home ready for a sparkling Christmas

From gleaming cutlery to fresh-smelling garlands, these quick wins from the Queen of Clean are a lifesaver. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Christmas • 11 Nov

Photo of a young woman walking through the town and carrying Christmas presents.

Eoin McGee's tips for saving money at Christmas

Certified Financial Planner Eoin McGee is bringing his expert advice to Dublin and Limerick this January, with two exclusive events called How To Tackle Your Finances.

Christmas • 10 Nov

Christmas markets: Our top picks of the markets around Ireland

Here, we've rounded up our top picks for Christmas markets around Ireland, from sprawling mini festivals to more humble affairs filled with local producers and their creations.

living • 04 Nov

Young woman holding Christmas present standing by Christmas tree at home

A very Irish Christmas gift guide for 2025

Merry Christmas!

living • 12 Nov

Mother with children in kitchen preparing Christmas cakes

Is prepping food in November the key to a stress-free Christmas?

Suzanne Mulholland chats to Lauren Taylor about getting ahead, and actually enjoying Christmas Day.

Food • 15 Oct

6 European Christmas markets to visit this winter

From Austria and Germany, to France and Belgium, there's something special about a festival market city break.

Travel • 23 Sep

This time of year is arguably the most strategic time to plan for Christmas.

Is it too early to think financially about next Christmas?

While it might seem premature, it's absolutely not too early to start considering your financial approach to the next festive season.

Your Money • 13 May

How to get motivated after the holidays

Experts reveal their tips about how to kick yourself into action.

living • 03 Jan

10 ways to cut down your credit card debt after Christmas

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie shares his advice on tackling credit card Christmas debt

Budget • 31 Dec 24

When is the best time to take the Christmas tree down?

How long is too long? The experts offer some advice...

living • 30 Dec 24

5 easy glamorous hairstyles for the party season

Celebrity hairstylists detail the easiest and most glamorous styles to sport this season.

Fashion • 28 Dec 24

What do chefs do with their Christmas leftovers?

These professional chefs have a few ideas for what you can do with all those day-old veggies and turkey offcuts…

Food • 27 Dec 24

What to do with all that leftover chocolate

Can't face another piece of chocolate?

Food • 27 Dec 24

Indulgent ideas for using up your leftover Christmas cheese

It's that time of year again.

Food • 26 Dec 24

Turkey and ham pie: Rachel Allen

A hearty dish perfect for those Christmas leftovers from Rachel Allen's Everyday Kitchen.

Christmas • 26 Dec 24

What festive food scraps can you give to birds?

Nuts, Christmas cake and roast potatoes could all go in the mix, experts say. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 26 Dec 24

Christmas foods that go back further than you think

We don't choose our festive feast – tradition chooses for us.

Food • 25 Dec 24

DIY solution brings Christmas magic to neurodivergent child

Anita Nolan tells Ray how she and her dad managed to come up with a DIY solution when her son with additional needs loved Christmas trees so much that he unintentionally damaged them.

Highlights • 25 Dec 24