Christmas Day

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7 tips for a carefree Christmas according to professional chefs

Sarah Hughes and John Carty, professional chefs at Howth Cookery School, share their tips with us to help…

By Sarah Finnan

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3 Irish tablescaping experts give us their best Christmas table tips

We asked three stylish women who are known for their stunning tablescapes to spill their styling secrets, and…

By Megan Burns

Irish Christmas

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Watch: This is what a hilarious, typically Irish Christmas looks like

It may not be the most recent Christmas video, but this makes us laugh every single time and…

By Jennifer McShane

Christmas Day wine pairings

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Ashford Castle’s sommelier recommends Christmas Day wine pairings

Paul Fogerty, head sommelier at Ashford Castle, gives us the lowdown on whether Chardonnay goes with turkey and…

By Megan Burns

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2020 will be the year of small festive gatherings: here’s how we’re embracing a new kind of Christmas

Your Christmas table might have fewer people around it this year, but that doesn't mean it can't feel…

By Megan Burns

Survive Christmas

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From siblings to brussels sprouts: how to survive Christmas 2019

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like queuing for two hours to get into Dundrum Town Centre. Amanda Cassidy…

By Amanda Cassidy

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11 fabulously festive nail art designs

Christmas is the perfect time to experiment with nail colour and design. Here are 11 of our favourite…

By Grace McGettigan

festive films to watch with the kids

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10 festive films to watch with the kids over Christmas

We've compiled 10 family-friendly Christmas films to enjoy with the kids while school's out (and no, we haven't…

By Grace McGettigan

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A wine expert shares her picks for your Christmas day table

Master of wine and O'Briens wine director Lynne Coyle shares her selection of the best wines to serve…

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15 festive gifts to give your dog or cat this Christmas

Pets are part of the family, and like every other family member, they deserve a little something on…

By Grace McGettigan

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Angela Scanlon opens up about Christmas at home

The quirky, cool fashion girl has blossomed into a serious media player. MARIE KELLY meets a very grown-up…

By Marie Kelly

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Five of the best films from your childhood to watch over Christmas

You’ve done Elf, Love Actually (twice), The Holiday, Home Alone and The Christmas Prince. The well has run dry…

By Laura George