Christmas Truce football match 'romanticised' It is the enduring image of Christmas conciliation, but historians have warned that the World War I truce football match said to have taken place 100 years ago today is at risk of being misremembered. News • 25 Dec 14
Christmas Truce football match 'romanticised' It is the enduring image of Christmas conciliation, but historians have warned that the World War I truce football match said to have taken place 100 years ago today is at risk of being misremembered. News • 25 Dec 14
Hundreds visit living crib in Galway Hundreds of people are braving poor weather conditions in Galway to visit a live crib at the city's cathedral. News • 16 Dec 14
Hundreds visit living crib in Galway Hundreds of people are braving poor weather conditions in Galway to visit a live crib at the city's cathedral. News • 16 Dec 14
Retailers warned over increased shoplifting risk Retailers are being warned to be vigilant towards the increased risk of shoplifting over the Christmas period. Business • 15 Dec 14
Retailers warned over increased shoplifting risk Retailers are being warned to be vigilant towards the increased risk of shoplifting over the Christmas period. Business • 15 Dec 14
Irish consumers to spend €600 on Christmas Half of people surveyed by the Irish League of Credit Unions plan to borrow money to cover the cost of Christmas. Business • 08 Dec 14
Irish consumers to spend €600 on Christmas Half of people surveyed by the Irish League of Credit Unions plan to borrow money to cover the cost of Christmas. Business • 08 Dec 14
Christmas starting earlier - statistician Christmas really is arriving earlier in recent years according to experts in statistics. News • 11 Nov 14
Christmas starting earlier - statistician Christmas really is arriving earlier in recent years according to experts in statistics. News • 11 Nov 14
Next cuts profit guidance as sales feel the heat Clothing retailer Next today cut its profit guidance after unusually warm weather suppressed demand for its winter wears. Business • 29 Oct 14
Next cuts profit guidance as sales feel the heat Clothing retailer Next today cut its profit guidance after unusually warm weather suppressed demand for its winter wears. Business • 29 Oct 14
Argos in Christmas season recruitment drive The retailer Argos has said it is looking for 500 part-time staff for the peak Christmas season at its 40 stores in Ireland. News • 15 Sep 14
Argos in Christmas season recruitment drive The retailer Argos has said it is looking for 500 part-time staff for the peak Christmas season at its 40 stores in Ireland. News • 15 Sep 14
Burberry posts strong Christmas sales British luxury brand Burberry posted a 14% rise in underlying retail revenue in the Christmas quarter. Business • 15 Jan 14
Burberry posts strong Christmas sales British luxury brand Burberry posted a 14% rise in underlying retail revenue in the Christmas quarter. Business • 15 Jan 14
Tesco's sales fall in Christmas period Tesco, the world's third biggest retailer, posted another heavy drop in underlying sales in its main British market in the Christmas trading period, Business • 09 Jan 14
Tesco's sales fall in Christmas period Tesco, the world's third biggest retailer, posted another heavy drop in underlying sales in its main British market in the Christmas trading period, Business • 09 Jan 14
Consumer spending to rise by 1.3% in 2014 - Ibec Retail Ireland has predicted that consumer spending will rise by 1.3% in 2014, the first such increase since the start of the recession. Business • 31 Dec 13
Consumer spending to rise by 1.3% in 2014 - Ibec Retail Ireland has predicted that consumer spending will rise by 1.3% in 2014, the first such increase since the start of the recession. Business • 31 Dec 13
Snowden calls for privacy in Christmas message US whistleblower Edward Snowden has delivered a Christmas message on British television. News • 25 Dec 13
Snowden calls for privacy in Christmas message US whistleblower Edward Snowden has delivered a Christmas message on British television. News • 25 Dec 13
Retailers see lower level of Christmas trade Retailers have recorded a slightly lower level of trade this Christmas compared to 2012, according to industry body Retail Excellence Ireland. Business • 24 Dec 13
Retailers see lower level of Christmas trade Retailers have recorded a slightly lower level of trade this Christmas compared to 2012, according to industry body Retail Excellence Ireland. Business • 24 Dec 13
Pet owners warned Christmas foods can harm animals Britain's RSPCA has warned pet owners who serve up Christmas treats for their cats and dogs that they could be inadvertently poisoning them. News • 23 Dec 13
Pet owners warned Christmas foods can harm animals Britain's RSPCA has warned pet owners who serve up Christmas treats for their cats and dogs that they could be inadvertently poisoning them. News • 23 Dec 13
Half of shoppers set to borrow for Christmas Half of shoppers expect to borrow money to get through the Christmas season, according to a survey from the Irish League of Credit Unions. News • 12 Dec 13
Half of shoppers set to borrow for Christmas Half of shoppers expect to borrow money to get through the Christmas season, according to a survey from the Irish League of Credit Unions. News • 12 Dec 13
SFA calls for 'Small Business Saturday' The Small Firms Association has called for next Saturday - December 7 - to be called "Small Business Saturday". Business • 03 Dec 13
SFA calls for 'Small Business Saturday' The Small Firms Association has called for next Saturday - December 7 - to be called "Small Business Saturday". Business • 03 Dec 13
Cardinal Brady reiterates anti-abortion stance Cardinal Seán Brady has urged everyone who believes that the right to life is fundamental to tell legislators that no government is entitled to remove that right from an innocent person. News • 08 Jan 13
Cardinal Brady reiterates anti-abortion stance Cardinal Seán Brady has urged everyone who believes that the right to life is fundamental to tell legislators that no government is entitled to remove that right from an innocent person. News • 08 Jan 13
Retailers experience busiest period in five years Retailers across the country have said the weekend has been the busiest shopping period in five years. News • 23 Dec 12
Retailers experience busiest period in five years Retailers across the country have said the weekend has been the busiest shopping period in five years. News • 23 Dec 12
ALONE makes Christmas companionship appeal A charity that provides support for older people in need of assistance is calling on members of the public to spend some time with older people living alone over Christmas. News • 23 Dec 12
ALONE makes Christmas companionship appeal A charity that provides support for older people in need of assistance is calling on members of the public to spend some time with older people living alone over Christmas. News • 23 Dec 12
Airports and train stations busy for Christmas Irish Rail says up to 400,000 journeys will be made on Intercity trains during the Christmas period. News • 23 Dec 12
Airports and train stations busy for Christmas Irish Rail says up to 400,000 journeys will be made on Intercity trains during the Christmas period. News • 23 Dec 12
226 prisoners to be released for Christmas Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has confirmed that 226 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas, compared with 160 last year. News • 22 Dec 12
226 prisoners to be released for Christmas Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has confirmed that 226 prisoners will be granted varying periods of temporary release this Christmas, compared with 160 last year. News • 22 Dec 12
Dublin Airport braced for busy Christmas period The Dublin Airport Authority expects 620,000 people to go through the airport from today until 2 January. News • 20 Dec 12
Dublin Airport braced for busy Christmas period The Dublin Airport Authority expects 620,000 people to go through the airport from today until 2 January. News • 20 Dec 12
Christmas message from President Michael D Higgins President Michael D Higgins has issued his Christmas and New Year message to the people of Ireland and all the Irish family. Special Reports • 16 Dec 12
Christmas message from President Michael D Higgins President Michael D Higgins has issued his Christmas and New Year message to the people of Ireland and all the Irish family. Special Reports • 16 Dec 12
Dublin weekend parking rates reduced for Christmas Weekend parking charges in Dublin city centre will be reduced to €1 an hour during December, according to Dublin City Council. News • 30 Nov 12
Dublin weekend parking rates reduced for Christmas Weekend parking charges in Dublin city centre will be reduced to €1 an hour during December, according to Dublin City Council. News • 30 Nov 12
HMV announces 200 jobs for Christmas season Just over 200 seasonal jobs have been created by HMV across its network of stores in Ireland to support the build-up to the busy Christmas holiday period. News • 20 Nov 12
HMV announces 200 jobs for Christmas season Just over 200 seasonal jobs have been created by HMV across its network of stores in Ireland to support the build-up to the busy Christmas holiday period. News • 20 Nov 12
