The science that makes chocolate so addictive How the chocolate industry relies on the right scientific recipe to keep customers happy Chocolate • 31 Mar
The science that makes chocolate so addictive How the chocolate industry relies on the right scientific recipe to keep customers happy Chocolate • 31 Mar
Why do many of us feel so 'blah' in the first week of January? Here's how to beat the post-Christmas blues and prevent low moods and languishing Mental Health • 08 Jan
Why do many of us feel so 'blah' in the first week of January? Here's how to beat the post-Christmas blues and prevent low moods and languishing Mental Health • 08 Jan
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with 6 January, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Ireland • 06 Jan
The roots and traditions of Nollaig na mBan There are many Irish folk rituals associated with 6 January, the last day of Christmas and the day known as Nollaig na mBan Ireland • 06 Jan
Where to celebrate Nollaig na mBan this festive season The 12th and final day of Christmas (6 January) was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan or Women's Christmas or Little Christmas. Christmas • 06 Jan
Where to celebrate Nollaig na mBan this festive season The 12th and final day of Christmas (6 January) was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan or Women's Christmas or Little Christmas. Christmas • 06 Jan
How to get motivated after the holidays Experts reveal their tips about how to kick yourself into action. living • 02 Jan
How to get motivated after the holidays Experts reveal their tips about how to kick yourself into action. living • 02 Jan
When is the best time to take the Christmas tree down? How long is too long? The experts offer some advice... living • 01 Jan
When is the best time to take the Christmas tree down? How long is too long? The experts offer some advice... living • 01 Jan
6 parenting hacks for the downtime between Christmas & New Year These expert tips will help families get through 'Twixmas'. By Lisa Salmon. Christmas • 27 Dec 25
6 parenting hacks for the downtime between Christmas & New Year These expert tips will help families get through 'Twixmas'. By Lisa Salmon. Christmas • 27 Dec 25
Regift, donate or dump: What to do with unwanted Christmas gifts? One in ten women said they would never use an unwanted gift, while almost double the amount of men (19%) said the same. lifestyle • 26 Dec 25
Regift, donate or dump: What to do with unwanted Christmas gifts? One in ten women said they would never use an unwanted gift, while almost double the amount of men (19%) said the same. lifestyle • 26 Dec 25
Tips for tackling the big post-Christmas clean-up Mark the start of a fresh New Year with these expert tips. By Sam Wylie-Harris. living • 30 Dec 25
Tips for tackling the big post-Christmas clean-up Mark the start of a fresh New Year with these expert tips. By Sam Wylie-Harris. living • 30 Dec 25
3 genius recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers There's no need to chuck the remnants of your festive meal into the bin when you can make these innovative dishes. Food • 30 Dec 25
3 genius recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers There's no need to chuck the remnants of your festive meal into the bin when you can make these innovative dishes. Food • 30 Dec 25
Turkey and ham pie: Rachel Allen A hearty dish perfect for those Christmas leftovers from Rachel Allen's Everyday Kitchen. Christmas • 26 Dec 25
Turkey and ham pie: Rachel Allen A hearty dish perfect for those Christmas leftovers from Rachel Allen's Everyday Kitchen. Christmas • 26 Dec 25
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 25
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 25
Christmas foods that go back further than you think We don't choose our festive feast – tradition chooses for us. Food • 25 Dec 25
Christmas foods that go back further than you think We don't choose our festive feast – tradition chooses for us. Food • 25 Dec 25
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 • 26 Dec 25
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 • 26 Dec 25
The unusual history of mince pies Let's just say these sweet treats haven't always been vegetarian. By Prudence Wade. Food • 25 Dec 25
The unusual history of mince pies Let's just say these sweet treats haven't always been vegetarian. By Prudence Wade. Food • 25 Dec 25
Christmas games to encourage all the family off the sofa Have a good laugh playing these family games, suggested by Organised Fun author Josie Curran. living • 30 Dec 25
Christmas games to encourage all the family off the sofa Have a good laugh playing these family games, suggested by Organised Fun author Josie Curran. living • 30 Dec 25
What actually happens to your body during a cold festive swim? Planning a traditional chilly swim over Christmas or New Year? Imy Brighty-Potts asks GPs about the immediate impact on the body. Health and Fitness • 25 Dec 25
What actually happens to your body during a cold festive swim? Planning a traditional chilly swim over Christmas or New Year? Imy Brighty-Potts asks GPs about the immediate impact on the body. Health and Fitness • 25 Dec 25
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 25
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 25
Christmas Tracker: Where in the world is Santa? Follow Santa's journey across the globe! Christmas • 25 Dec 25
Christmas Tracker: Where in the world is Santa? Follow Santa's journey across the globe! Christmas • 25 Dec 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
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 25
Christmas Shopping Rush Christmas trade in cities and towns best in years as business benefits from strong Irish economy. Christmas • 24 Dec 25
Christmas Shopping Rush Christmas trade in cities and towns best in years as business benefits from strong Irish economy. Christmas • 24 Dec 25
Catherine Fulvio's Christmas morning breakfast Breakfast on Christmas Day is one of the nicest breakfasts for us as a family. Our tradition is pancakes and to be honest, there would be a Christmas of discontent if I tried to change it. Food • 24 Dec 25
Catherine Fulvio's Christmas morning breakfast Breakfast on Christmas Day is one of the nicest breakfasts for us as a family. Our tradition is pancakes and to be honest, there would be a Christmas of discontent if I tried to change it. Food • 24 Dec 25
How to wind kids down on Christmas Eve We caught up with an expert to get some top tips for getting the kids to sleep well over the Christmas break. living • 24 Dec 25
How to wind kids down on Christmas Eve We caught up with an expert to get some top tips for getting the kids to sleep well over the Christmas break. living • 24 Dec 25