Over 500 in need gather for Christmas dinner in Dublin More than 500 guests gathered at the RDS in Dublin for their Christmas dinner, organised by the Knights of St Columbanus. Ireland • 43 mins
Over 500 in need gather for Christmas dinner in Dublin More than 500 guests gathered at the RDS in Dublin for their Christmas dinner, organised by the Knights of St Columbanus. Ireland • 43 mins
Watch: Santa Claus departs North Pole to deliver presents RTÉ News has received official confirmation that Santa Claus safely departed the North Pole and is bringing presents to millions of children all over the world. Christmas • 24 Dec
Watch: Santa Claus departs North Pole to deliver presents RTÉ News has received official confirmation that Santa Claus safely departed the North Pole and is bringing presents to millions of children all over the world. Christmas • 24 Dec
How does Santa's sleigh fly? Look, in the sky - it's a bird, it's a plane, no, look, it's... it's actually Santa's sleigh, sleighing its way around the world. But how did it get there? Christmas • 24 Dec
How does Santa's sleigh fly? Look, in the sky - it's a bird, it's a plane, no, look, it's... it's actually Santa's sleigh, sleighing its way around the world. But how did it get there? Christmas • 24 Dec
Average household Christmas spend to top €1,600 - Ibec Average household Christmas spend is forecast to hit €1,600 this year, according to Retail Ireland. Business • 24 Dec
Average household Christmas spend to top €1,600 - Ibec Average household Christmas spend is forecast to hit €1,600 this year, according to Retail Ireland. Business • 24 Dec
Dublin Airport expecting 1.8m passengers over Christmas Dublin Airport said today that it expects around 1.8 million passengers to pass through its two terminals over the busy Christmas period. Business • 10 Dec
Dublin Airport expecting 1.8m passengers over Christmas Dublin Airport said today that it expects around 1.8 million passengers to pass through its two terminals over the busy Christmas period. Business • 10 Dec
Grocery sales hit €1.4 billion over Christmas - Kantar New figures show that, as expected, Monday 23 December was the most popular shopping day of 2024, with consumers spending €107m on that one day alone, an increase of €11.9m on the busiest trading day in 2023. Business • 13 Jan
Grocery sales hit €1.4 billion over Christmas - Kantar New figures show that, as expected, Monday 23 December was the most popular shopping day of 2024, with consumers spending €107m on that one day alone, an increase of €11.9m on the busiest trading day in 2023. Business • 13 Jan
Tesco keeps profit outlook after Christmas sales rise Tesco has kept its full-year profit outlook as it reported a 4.1% rise in underlying UK sales for the key Christmas trading period, in line with analysts' expectations, winning market share from rivals. Business • 09 Jan
Tesco keeps profit outlook after Christmas sales rise Tesco has kept its full-year profit outlook as it reported a 4.1% rise in underlying UK sales for the key Christmas trading period, in line with analysts' expectations, winning market share from rivals. Business • 09 Jan
Ad-vent: Brands battle to create a classic Christmas ad Crafting a heartwarming Christmas ad has become a vital part of a big brands' marketing plan, but few manage to intertwine themselves fully with the festive season, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 10 Dec 24
Ad-vent: Brands battle to create a classic Christmas ad Crafting a heartwarming Christmas ad has become a vital part of a big brands' marketing plan, but few manage to intertwine themselves fully with the festive season, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 10 Dec 24
November consumer sentiment steady but subdued Irish consumer sentiment was "steady but subdued" in November. The latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index in partnership with Core Research shows an index reading of 74.1 for November, identical to that in October. Business • 27 Nov 24
November consumer sentiment steady but subdued Irish consumer sentiment was "steady but subdued" in November. The latest Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index in partnership with Core Research shows an index reading of 74.1 for November, identical to that in October. Business • 27 Nov 24
How to set and manage a realistic budget this Christmas? The festive season is fast approaching, a time for goodwill and spending time with family and friends. But it can also be a time for financial stress. Make a list, and check it twice. Business • 25 Nov 24
How to set and manage a realistic budget this Christmas? The festive season is fast approaching, a time for goodwill and spending time with family and friends. But it can also be a time for financial stress. Make a list, and check it twice. Business • 25 Nov 24
Thousands brave chilly waters for Christmas Day swim Thousands of people took part in Christmas Day swims around the country. Ireland • 25 Dec 23
Thousands brave chilly waters for Christmas Day swim Thousands of people took part in Christmas Day swims around the country. Ireland • 25 Dec 23
Marks & Spencer targets more regular food shoppers A Christmas trip to the food aisles of Marks & Spencer is as much a treat as presents under the tree, with millions of shoppers in the UK ditching their regular supermarket to buy one in four of the fresh turkeys sold over the festive period. Business • 19 Dec 23
Marks & Spencer targets more regular food shoppers A Christmas trip to the food aisles of Marks & Spencer is as much a treat as presents under the tree, with millions of shoppers in the UK ditching their regular supermarket to buy one in four of the fresh turkeys sold over the festive period. Business • 19 Dec 23
ALDI to cut prices on 170 Christmas products ALDI is to cut the price of 170 seasonal products as Irish consumers prepare for Christmas. Business • 12 Dec 23
ALDI to cut prices on 170 Christmas products ALDI is to cut the price of 170 seasonal products as Irish consumers prepare for Christmas. Business • 12 Dec 23
The 12 online scams of Christmas and how to avoid them Irish-owned technology services company IT.ie has today revealed the digital ruses consumers are most likely to fall for over the Christmas season. Business • 08 Dec 23
The 12 online scams of Christmas and how to avoid them Irish-owned technology services company IT.ie has today revealed the digital ruses consumers are most likely to fall for over the Christmas season. Business • 08 Dec 23
Boohoo sales drop 11% over Christmas period Online fashion retailer Boohoo said revenue fell 11% in its key Christmas trading period, hurt by delivery disruption and tough comparatives, as it broadly stuck to annual guidance. Business • 19 Jan 23
Boohoo sales drop 11% over Christmas period Online fashion retailer Boohoo said revenue fell 11% in its key Christmas trading period, hurt by delivery disruption and tough comparatives, as it broadly stuck to annual guidance. Business • 19 Jan 23
Grocery sales hit record-breaking €1.3 billion New figures from Kantar show that grocery inflation here now stands at a record high of 15.4% for the 12-week period ending December 25, 2022. Business • 09 Jan 23
Grocery sales hit record-breaking €1.3 billion New figures from Kantar show that grocery inflation here now stands at a record high of 15.4% for the 12-week period ending December 25, 2022. Business • 09 Jan 23
Christmas reborn in Bethlehem after pandemic years With a giant evergreen tree, colourful balloons in the streets and selfies in the Church of the Nativity, Christmas tourism has returned to Bethlehem after two years of Covid-related restrictions. News Lens • 24 Dec 22
Christmas reborn in Bethlehem after pandemic years With a giant evergreen tree, colourful balloons in the streets and selfies in the Church of the Nativity, Christmas tourism has returned to Bethlehem after two years of Covid-related restrictions. News Lens • 24 Dec 22
Preparation over, Santa Claus is coming to town Santa and his team of elves have spent thousands of hours researching each child and their wishes before putting together their favourite toys, as he prepares to depart the North Pole this evening. Santa Claus • 24 Dec 22
Preparation over, Santa Claus is coming to town Santa and his team of elves have spent thousands of hours researching each child and their wishes before putting together their favourite toys, as he prepares to depart the North Pole this evening. Santa Claus • 24 Dec 22
Charity warns of dangers of buying a Christmas puppy An animal welfare charity has issued a warning about the dangers of buying a puppy this Christmas with an 'over-production' of dogs being sold at much lower prices this year. Ireland • 18 Dec 22
Charity warns of dangers of buying a Christmas puppy An animal welfare charity has issued a warning about the dangers of buying a puppy this Christmas with an 'over-production' of dogs being sold at much lower prices this year. Ireland • 18 Dec 22
Yuletide Yield: Businesses that get a Christmas bounce Christmas is an important time for many reasons, but for some businesses it's make or break, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Dec 22
Yuletide Yield: Businesses that get a Christmas bounce Christmas is an important time for many reasons, but for some businesses it's make or break, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 14 Dec 22
Sleigh Bells Sing: The business of Christmas music Despite only being in demand for a few weeks of the year, the Christmas music industry is worth hundreds of millions of euro – making it a lucrative business for the lucky few who've penned a classic, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 10 Dec 22
Sleigh Bells Sing: The business of Christmas music Despite only being in demand for a few weeks of the year, the Christmas music industry is worth hundreds of millions of euro – making it a lucrative business for the lucky few who've penned a classic, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 10 Dec 22
Energy saving tips as costs soar and temperatures drop As more and more people find themselves in energy poverty, spending more than 10% of net income on energy, tips for savings can be money in the bank. Ireland • 07 Dec 22
Energy saving tips as costs soar and temperatures drop As more and more people find themselves in energy poverty, spending more than 10% of net income on energy, tips for savings can be money in the bank. Ireland • 07 Dec 22
Parents urged not to use moneylenders for Christmas A leading children's charity has urged parents not to borrow from moneylenders for Christmas. Ireland • 05 Dec 22
Parents urged not to use moneylenders for Christmas A leading children's charity has urged parents not to borrow from moneylenders for Christmas. Ireland • 05 Dec 22
Consumers urged to buy local in the run up to Christmas With just over 20 shopping days to go until Christmas, consumers are being urged to buy local. Business • 02 Dec 22
Consumers urged to buy local in the run up to Christmas With just over 20 shopping days to go until Christmas, consumers are being urged to buy local. Business • 02 Dec 22
Christmas spend set to match last year - Retail Ireland Irish households are expected to spend the same amount of money this Christmas as they did last, as the impact of the higher cost of living reins in spending. Business • 28 Nov 22
Christmas spend set to match last year - Retail Ireland Irish households are expected to spend the same amount of money this Christmas as they did last, as the impact of the higher cost of living reins in spending. Business • 28 Nov 22
