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Christmas

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Peter Flanagan
Last year
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Sales down for large retailers, but hospitality up in Dublin City Centre ahead of Christmas
Do you have any Christmas leftovers left over?
Childline was contacted by more than 800 children this Christmas
Reflecting on Ireland in 2024: Assessing the state of the nation
Finian Murphy
On a Kyiv-bound train: 'For the first time in three years, I feel there is no way out'
Polina Bashkina
When is the best time to have Christmas dinner?
Here is every film on RTÉ, TG4 and Virgin Media over Christmas
Knights of St Columbanus to host 100th Christmas Day Dinner for the homeless and those in need
Ireland set for mild weather on Christmas Day
Christmas Fare: Some seasonal recipes for you to try over the holidays
Alex Petit
Niamh O'Reilly: Some fun Christmas things to do before you tackle that turkey
Niamh O'Reilly
Irish Coast Guard urges sea swimmers and coastal walkers to 'put safety first' over Christmas
Quiz: How much do you know about Christmas threes?
What's your favourite festive box of assorted sweets?
'Please wish me luck': How the Holyhead Port closure has impacted some readers
Are you working over the Christmas holidays?
How can you dial down the stress of Christmas?
Taoiseach grants Santa permission to enter Irish airspace on Christmas Eve
There had been concern that Christmas could be delayed this year due to key ports being damaged during Storm Darragh.
Harris signed the authorisation document in Leister House yesterday, in one of the first acts of the 34th Dáil.
It is understood that Santa's workshop has received all the parts needed to make a toy for every child in Ireland.
However, the Taoiseach said that, as usual, Santa will be working off the Naughty and Nice list - and he will be checking it twice.
Have you been impacted by the Holyhead delays? We want to hear from you
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Have you sent Christmas cards?
Opinion: I've had a hard look at my drinking, and I'm having a sober curious Christmas
Niamh O'Reilly
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?
The history of Christmas in Ireland: Switzer’s, pantos and crane for dinner
Dr Niav Gallagher
UK parcels arriving in Ireland from alternative ports as An Post deals with Holyhead closure
First aid and welfare area set up in Dublin city centre for three busy nights ahead of Christmas
'They don't look upset': Green Party deputy Lord Mayor defends Dublin's live animal crib
Lynn Boylan: The EU must do better on toxic chemicals in toys
Lynn Boylan
Parenting: Looking forward to Christmas? No, me neither
Margaret Lynch
'Season's Greetings': Santa writes letter to Irish children with tips for sending wish lists
Do you put up a real or fake Christmas tree?
Chief Medical Officer urges uptake of flu and Covid-19 vaccines in run-up to Christmas
Average expected spend on Christmas rises to almost €1,200
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission found that one in five people also plan to borrow to fund their spending this Christmas.
Do you feel stressed by the Christmas build-up?
One in 10 admit drink driving this year as Christmas road safety drive launched
Christmas FM is back tomorrow - here's how to listen in your area
Parenting: Social media is teaching kids how to live unattainable, high-end lives
Margaret Lynch