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Christmas

Last year
2025
Real or fake? Here's the facts on which is best - and why you should consider a tree in a pot
Santa asks children to get their letters in soon so he can reply to as many as possible
Have you put up a Christmas tree yet?
We checked whether Christmas tree prices are up this year - and actually it's pretty good news
But with growers leaving the industry, higher prices are expected in the next two or three years.
DART, Maynooth, Dundalk and Kildare late-night trains start this weekend for Christmas period
How do you feel about Elf on the Shelf?
RTÉ set to unveil its Christmas TV schedule soon - here’s some of what’s coming up this month
Christmas bonus payments to be issued to around 1.5m people this week
Parent: It's the most terrifying time of the year. The elves on the shelves are back
Niamh O'Reilly
An Post has announced the deadlines for posting letters and parcels abroad for Christmas
Majority of households have less money to spend this Christmas than they did last year
Black Friday: We all love a bargain - but let's not destroy the planet for the sake of them
Barry Andrews
The Red Line Luas has fully reopened this morning — here’s the Christmas timetable
The 'Christmas creep': It gets earlier every year - here's how to avoid putting yourself under pressure
Gwen Loughman
'The risks are severe': Parents urged not to buy e-scooters for children this Christmas
Dr Catherine Conlon: Bird flu has been confirmed in Ireland - what are the risks?
Dr Catherine Conlon
Fastway collapse leaves staff without pay and companies unable to trace parcels in transit
Workers say they’ve been left blindsided and unpaid as small businesses scramble to rebuild delivery networks.
Don't send teabags, crisps or chocolate to loved ones in America this Christmas, says An Post
Dublin's Christmas lights put up around the city
John Lewis Christmas advert sees father and teenage son bond over ‘90s club hit
When do you think Christmas decorations should go up?
Wexford grandmother fills 1,000 shoebox gifts for charity drive
Man who received Christmas shoebox as a child is gifting back 30 years on
US judge rules Mariah Carey didn’t steal All I Want For Christmas from other songwriters
Peter Flanagan: Kas in Turkey is unspoilt, culturally rich and affordable
Peter Flanagan
All time
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