Exact date to put up Christmas decorations in Ireland to avoid ‘bad luck’
With temperatures dropping across Ireland, experts have revealed when households should ideally put up their Christmas decorations.Christmas trees…
What I spend on Christmas: ‘We have 21 gifts to buy… I estimate we’ll spend around €3,000 on overall shopping’
We’re asking people around the country to break down their Christmas spending. First up is artist and interior…
‘I was like, I’ll absolutely fly to Ireland and play golf with Bill Murray’ – The Irish Times
Joanne McNally reckons she can spot them a mile off. It is, she agrees, like going anywhere in…
The real reason for the backlash to “Winter Lights”
Last Friday when I published a news story noting the massive backlash to a post on social media…
Marks & Spencer’s iconic £5 Christmas decoration is back after last year’s sold out
The bauble features a classic brand character 11:14, 15 Nov 2025Updated 11:19, 17 Nov 2025 This article contains…
Christmas presents, in this economy? How some people are shifting their spending
Hark, can you hear it? It’s barely audible over the sound of a zillion people muttering, “isn’t it…
How to enjoy a debt-free Christmas
Last year, consumers expected to spend €1,177 on festive spending, and one in five got into debt It’s…
Christmas hit that owes its success to John Lennon | UK | News
The year that Slade took the country by storm was perhaps one of the most tumultuous in British…
First class honours for Catherine Connolly for her ‘astounding’ Irish grammar – The Irish Times
Gaeilge briste is well known to be better than Bearla cliste. But with the Irish now taking first…
Inside the colourful home of Nottingham’s answer to Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
His creative slant has led to a new career 09:53, 14 Nov 2025Updated 17:49, 15 Nov 2025 Chris…
How to quickly revive tired, stressed skin this festive season – The Irish Times
This time of year has a way of getting the better of us. Colder weather, longer days, shorter…
Adam Peaty’s family feud explodes after ‘bust up with brothers’, claims aunt
Adam Peaty’s aunt, Louise Williams, told followers on social media that the swimming champ “didn’t like” the fact…