Christmas 2024

Beyond practical support, Barnardos will also provide family members, predominantly mothers and children, with a safe space in which to talk.

SELF

‘For the first time, we weren’t alone… Somebody would listen to us’

Not everyone loves this time of year. For many out there, Christmas only adds to barely manageable existing…

By Lia Hynes

Christmas grief

SELF

This Christmas, hold space for those carrying the quiet burden of grief

I got a message this morning from my sister saying that it was tomorrow two years ago that…

By Dominique McMullan

LIVING

Inside the glittering Dublin home of jewellery designer, Chupi Sweetman-Durney

Jewellery may be what she spends her days thinking about, but Chupi Sweetman-Durney has added her signature love…

By Megan Burns

SELF

‘For every festive freak, there are those who don’t consider this the most wonderful time of the year’

Not a fan of Christmas? You don't have to be, writes Suzie Coen.Do you love Christmas? That’s cool,…

By Suzie Coen

vegetarian Christmas recipes

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Five delicious vegetarian recipes to enjoy over the Christmas season

Whether you're going all-out vegetarian this year, or just want to spice up your side dish offering, these…

By IMAGE

Christmas perfectionism

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This year, let’s shatter the illusion of a “perfect” Christmas

Why are we setting ourselves the impossible task of creating a "perfect" Christmas when none of it is…

By Amanda Cassidy

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‘I was a child who received a Christmas shoebox. This is what it meant to me’

Latvian-born Sinjita Sheerin received a Christmas shoebox as a child during a time when her country was living…

By Amanda Cassidy

Christmas mass

AGENDA

An ode to Christmas Eve mass, the festive season’s greatest social occasion

Christmas carols, a chat with your best friend from primary school who you only ever see once a…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

A guide to surviving Christmas for parents with toy-crazy kids

Parenting little ones – especially at Christmas time – can be a challenge. Kate O’Dowd shares how to…

By Kate O'Dowd

LIVING

Elevate your Christmas Day starter with JP McMahon’s delicious crab claw recipe

Stuck for ideas as to what to make for your Christmas Day starter this year? Chef JP McMahon…

By IMAGE Interiors & Living

LIVING

The art of hosting – 3 experts share their top tips for stress-free seasonal gatherings

The festive season can often be a cause of stress for many people... but it doesn't have to…

By Sarah Finnan

LIVING

Creative last-minute gift wrapping ideas to do at home

So you've been too busy having a good time to get around to the gift wrapping. But now,…

By Lauren Heskin