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President Higgins and his wife Sabina at Christmas 2020 (Pic: Rolling News)

President Higgins remembers those lost to Covid-19

President Michael D Higgins has extended his deepest sympathies to all those who have lost loved ones to Covid-19 in 2021.

Christmas • 24 Dec 21

Festive atmosphere at Dublin Castle Christmas market

Preparing for another 'pandemic Christmas'

With Covid cases surging and the implications of Omicron still unclear, many people have been changing their Christmas plans.

Christmas • 22 Dec 21

Dylan Walsh has organised the dazzling display of festive lights at Cappagh Green in Finglas

Dublin estate dazzles in festive lights for charity

For the seventh consecutive year, a Dublin neighbourhood is dazzling under thousands of Christmas lights to lift people's spirits and raise funds for charity.

Ireland • 02 Dec 21

As it stands, the Government has not advised employers to cancel festive parties

Should work Christmas parties be cancelled?

Nobody wants another online work Christmas party, but with Covid cases surging and immunity waning for the vaccinated, should such in-person events go ahead?

Business • 20 Nov 21

16-year-old Anthony Gorman's reindeer decorations are now in stock in selected Dunnes Stores outlets, including Tullamore Bridge Centre

Offaly teen's reindeer flying off supermarket shelves

A Co Offaly teenager's reindeer decorations have made it onto the shelves of a major supermarket chain.

Ireland • 19 Nov 21

People are being advised to only shop from reputable retailers (stock image)

Consumer watchdog says stick with reputable retailers

A consumer watchdog has issued a warning to people to stick to reputable retailers and be wary of suspicious online traders this Christmas.

Ireland • 21 Oct 21

Gifted is to return to Dublin's RDS from December 1-5

Craft and design fair Gifted to return in December

Gifted, the country's biggest Christmas gift shopping event, is to return to Dublin's RDS from December 1-5 following the lifting of Covid restrictions.

Business • 06 Oct 21

Tesco said today that like-for-like sales over the Christmas period in its Irish stores grew by 12.7% (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Tesco sees limited Brexit disruption to Irish supplies

Tesco has experienced some disruption to supplies, particularly to the island of Ireland, since a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union kicked in on January 1, its chief executive Ken Murphy said.

Business • 14 Jan 21

An Post said that many items posted in Ireland during December for delivery across the world are still in transit through airports and sea ports

An Post says customers may be waiting weeks for parcels

Widespread Covid-related restrictions and lockdowns across the world are continuing to impact the distribution and delivery of international parcels and letters, according to An Post.

Business • 12 Jan 21

Marks & Spencer's Percy Pig sweets could be hit by tariffs if the retailer re-exports the product to EU countries, including Ireland

M&S warns Percy Pig facing tariffs going to EU markets

Marks & Spencer warned today that its popular Percy Pig sweets could be hit by tariffs if it re-exports the product to European Union countries, including Ireland.

Business • 08 Jan 21

Morrisons benefited from out of home eating and drinking being restricted by strict Covid-19 regulations

Morrisons' sales rise 8.1% in Christmas trading period

Morrisons, Britain's fourth largest supermarket group, has reported a rise in underlying sales in its latest trading period encompassing Christmas, benefiting from out of home eating and drinking being restricted by strict Covid-19 regulations.

Business • 05 Jan 21

Next is now forecasting a full-year pretax profit of £342m

Next shares surge as online sales limit pandemic pain

Fashion retailer Next soundly beat its forecast for Christmas sales despite Covid-19 lockdowns hitting store sales in November and the final shopping days of December, resulting in another upgrade to underlying profit guidance.

Business • 05 Jan 21

Under Level 5 religious services will move online and places of worship may remain open for private prayer (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Archbishop to seek meeting over worship restrictions

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has said a meeting will be sought with the Taoiseach and health authorities after Christmas to discuss worship during Covid-19 restrictions.

Ireland • 24 Dec 20

People can travel outside their own county, and meet with other households, from Friday 18 Decmeber

How to visit people safely over Christmas

Christmas Day is approaching, and the Covid-19 restrictions have been relaxed. Here are some tips to help you stay safe over the festive period.

News Lens • 24 Dec 20

Workers at Dublin Airport are facing the quietest Christmas in decades

Airport staff face quietest Christmas in decades

A year ago today, Dublin Airport announced it was looking forward to its busiest Christmas on record. Twelve months and one pandemic later, staff are all too aware that this festive period will be the quietest in decades.

Coronavirus • 16 Dec 20

The Italian government is considering more stringent nationwide rules for the Christmas and New Year holidays

Italian PM warns more restrictions needed at Christmas

Italy's government will need to impose new restrictions during the holiday season to rein in contagion and avoid a third, devastating wave of the coronavirus, the prime minister has said in an interview.

Coronavirus • 15 Dec 20

Cork tea company brewing comfort this Christmas

Boost My Business throws a spotlight on a brand-new tea company bringing comfort to homes in Ireland.

Boost My Business • 14 Dec 20

4 local businesses keeping your kids happy this Christmas

Fiona Alston caught up with four busy companies who are selling and producing children's toys and clothing.

Boost My Business • 12 Dec 20

Diarmuid Gavin discussing Christmas Dinner on Claire Byrne Live

How to have a safe Christmas Dinner

Christmas 2020 is unlikely to be one we will forget but how can we keep ourselves and others safe while also enjoying ourselves after a tough year?

claire byrne live • 09 Dec 20

Tesco extra and superstores will go 24 hours from Monday 21 December

40 Tesco stores to go 24-hours in Christmas week

40 Tesco stores around the country are to open for 24 hours in the week leading up to Christmas Day.

Business • 08 Dec 20

Center Parcs to re-open over the Christmas period

Center Parcs to reopen Longford Forest over Christmas

Center Parcs has today announced it will re-open Center Parcs Longford Forest from December 18 until January 3 to welcome families for festive short breaks.

Business • 08 Dec 20

We want to see how you are celebrating Christmas this year

How will you be celebrating this Christmas?

Christmas is just around the corner, but it will be a Christmas unlike the ones we used to know, with Covid-19 restrictions meaning gatherings should be limited.

News Lens • 11 Dec 20

According to the data, a total of 143 Christmas domains registered this year contain the words 'Christmas' or 'Xmas' in their title.

345% increase in Irish Christmas-themed websites

The number of Irish Christmas-themed websites has grown by 345% this year compared to the previous year, according to new data released by .IE, the national registry for .ie domain names.

Business • 07 Dec 20

Wheelock's Christmas Tree Farm in Co Wexford are seeing people buy two trees instead of one in some instances

Families eye second tree in big year for festive farms

It is expected to be a bumper year for Christmas tree growers this festive season, with families putting up their decorations earlier than usual and buying more than one tree in some cases.

Regional • 05 Dec 20

ICHH has run a 'Santa Box' Christmas appeal for the last six years

Handwritten messages for homeless people this Christmas

Dublin-based charity Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH) is adding handwritten messages to thousands of 'Santa Boxes' that will be gifted to homeless people this Christmas.

Charity • 04 Dec 20