The RTÉ Guide's Christmas issue is a festive staple in households across Ireland, and this year's cover is another winner.
The Christmas RTÉ Guide, a much-loved Irish festive tradition that will reach hundreds of thousands of homes in Ireland, lands on shelves on Monday, 9 December.
This special double-edition issue is packed with seasonal interviews, features and listings as well as a gorgeous festive cover from young Irish illustrator Shannon Bergin.
Hailing from Birr, Co Offaly, Bergin graduated from Limerick School of Art and Design and describes herself as a doodler and a tea lover.
For this special task, she has taken a beautiful traditional toy shop image from her first book, Evie's Christmas Wishes and adapted it for this year’s cover. Capturing the warmth of Christmas, this illustration radiates Christmas joy.

As always, the team at the RTÉ Guide have waded through hundreds of TV shows, movies, documentaries and dramas, so you don’t have to. Highlighting the best entertainment across TV, radio and the streaming platforms, this 14-day film planner will see you through the festive season.
Plus...inside you can meet Steve Coogan, Daniel Wiffen, Eve Hewson, Michael Palin and even Wallace & Gromit – to mention just a few. There’s a wonderful original short story from children’s author Natasha Mac A’Bháird. And along with our usual competitions and puzzles, we have the Big GAA Quiz, with a top prize of an all-expenses paid trip to New York.
Christmas begins with the RTÉ Guide!