#Christmas

# christmas - Monday 11 January, 2021

# Small Turkeys

December saw record-high grocery sales, but less money spent on whole turkeys

Jan 11th 2021, 2:06 PM 14,485 Views 12 Comments

Sales of smaller cuts of meat such as turkey rolls and roast pork increased.

# christmas - Wednesday 6 January, 2021

# Nollaig Na Mban

Poll: Are you going to leave your Christmas lights up for longer than usual?

Jan 6th 2021, 10:34 AM 34,611 Views 33 Comments

Covid-19 cases are surging, the weather is freezing – will you leave the fairy lights up to help cheer people up?

# christmas - Thursday 31 December, 2020

# Opinion

My 2020: 'Covid stole our chance to buy a family home so we now live with my parents'

Dec 31st 2020, 8:00 AM 48,532 Views 15 Comments

Kildare mum Margaret Lynch says she’s grateful for all the blessings in her life, despite the fact that 2020 pushed her family’s dream of a new home further away.

# christmas - Sunday 27 December, 2020

# Listening Leisure

9 podcast series to binge on during the Christmas holidays (or whenever you like)

Dec 27th 2020, 11:00 AM 40,322 Views 26 Comments

If you haven’t listened to Slow Burn yet, you have been missing out.

# christmas - Saturday 26 December, 2020

# Sambos Or Sweets

Player Ratings: What's the best post-Christmas snack?

Dec 26th 2020, 8:00 PM 34,786 Views 22 Comments

Are you into turkey sandwiches? Or is a good-old fashioned mince pie the best?

# Call For Help

Over 700 children contacted Childline on Christmas

Dec 26th 2020, 11:22 AM 19,093 Views 7 Comments

Children who contacted the helpline raised issues such as mental health difficulties, family tensions, and isolation.

# Ham

Quiz: How much do you know about ham?

Dec 26th 2020, 11:00 AM 33,112 Views 19 Comments

Ham.

# Your Say

Poll: Will you be regifting any of your Christmas presents?

Dec 26th 2020, 9:49 AM 31,410 Views 15 Comments

We’ve all done it.

# christmas - Friday 25 December, 2020

# Opinion

Brianna Parkins: Away from family this Christmas? You're not alone in thinking about home

Dec 25th 2020, 7:00 AM 8,279 Views 2 Comments

Virgin Media reporter Brianna Parkins can’t travel home to Australia this year – here, she writes about the many feelings this brings up in her. And the many funny memories…

# christmas - Thursday 24 December, 2020

# Movie Quiz

Quiz: Is this festive film real or fake?

Dec 24th 2020, 10:00 PM 39,044 Views 5 Comments

Test your knowledge of some less well-known Christmas films.

# Home And Away

'I didn't want to put anyone at risk': International students staying in Ireland celebrate Christmas far from home

Dec 24th 2020, 8:30 PM 24,892 Views 5 Comments

International students have been faced with the choice of travelling home for Christmas or staying in Ireland far from their families.

# Childline

Opinion: ‘It feels as though I’m answering a call on every shift from a child talking about suicide’

Dec 24th 2020, 7:00 PM 16,861 Views 12 Comments

ISPCC Childline volunteer Lee Daly says many of the children calling in are struggling with all the extra issues brought about by the changes of 2020.

# He's Coming

Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world tonight? Here are a few options

Dec 24th 2020, 4:30 PM 34,579 Views 8 Comments

It’s the night before Christmas…

# Poll

Poll: Will you attend a religious service this year?

Dec 24th 2020, 11:02 AM 35,443 Views 31 Comments

People can attend services online or in person.

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know the 1990s version of Miracle on 34th Street?

Dec 24th 2020, 11:00 AM 15,913 Views 7 Comments

“Which is worst: A lie that draws a smile or a truth that draws a tear?”

# Mental Health

Mind yourself this Christmas: How to care for your mental health during the festive period

Dec 24th 2020, 6:45 AM 12,143 Views 13 Comments

It’s no surprise that many people find the festive period to be a tough time.

# christmas - Wednesday 23 December, 2020

# Bah Humbug

Quiz: How well do you know The Muppet Christmas Carol?

Dec 23rd 2020, 10:00 PM 26,648 Views 11 Comments

There’s more gravy than of grave about you.

# Your Say

Poll: Have you done the 'big' Christmas shop?

Dec 23rd 2020, 11:14 AM 36,658 Views 60 Comments

This is a festive season like no other.

# Wellness

Opinion: Staying well at Christmas - some tips from a therapist to help you mind yourself

Dec 23rd 2020, 6:45 AM 17,278 Views 1 Comment

Therapist Liz O’Driscoll says it’s important to remember that Christmas is only a couple of days and that we shouldn’t put too much pressure on ourselves.

# Covid-19

Taoiseach: 'Over 2,000 cases per day would significantly challenge the contact tracing system'

Dec 23rd 2020, 12:05 AM 37,734 Views 53 Comments

The Taoiseach said there are 700 contact tracers employed.

# christmas - Tuesday 22 December, 2020

# Dinner

Quiz: How much do you know about traditional Christmas foods from other countries?

Dec 22nd 2020, 10:00 PM 35,998 Views 12 Comments

Do you know your Christmas foods?

# Food

Advice for people with eating disorders, and their loved ones, this Christmas

Dec 22nd 2020, 6:30 PM 13,427 Views 0 Comments

Some people start to deny themselves food in the weeks leading up to Christmas, while others binge eat.

# Pup Payments

New arrangements for people to claim Pandemic Unemployment Payment between now and new year

Dec 22nd 2020, 3:06 PM 89,008 Views 10 Comments

Minister Heather Humphreys said applications would be processed “without delay”.

# Food

Christmas Fare: Chutney, cranberry sauce and drizzle cake recipes from county Down

Dec 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM 7,297 Views 0 Comments

Hazel Magill, Head Chef of the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle, shares some of her favourite festive recipes with you.

# Cabinet

Cabinet to meet today to discuss further Christmas restrictions as NPHET announces Covid 'third wave'

Dec 22nd 2020, 6:30 AM 26,838 Views 56 Comments

The Covid-19 sub-committee met yesterday evening to discuss growing concerns.

# christmas - Monday 21 December, 2020

# Christmas

Cabinet Covid Committee agrees hospitality should shut on Christmas Eve

Dec 21st 2020, 10:41 PM 176,641 Views 176 Comments

It is understood that restaurants and gastro pubs could close from mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve.

# Ho Ho Hum Along

Quiz: How well do you know these obscure Christmas songs?

Dec 21st 2020, 10:00 PM 36,749 Views 8 Comments

Get Behind Me, Santa!

# Covid19

Coveney says inter-county travel ban may be re-introduced before 6 January

Dec 21st 2020, 12:55 PM 32,797 Views 33 Comments

Cabinet will meet tomorrow to decide when tighter restrictions should be imposed.

# christmas - Sunday 20 December, 2020

# Children's Books

Opinion: Writing my first children's book, about one of Santa's elves

Dec 20th 2020, 12:30 PM 8,729 Views 3 Comments

Donagh Hourihan tells about how he developed the idea for his first children’s book about an elf from the North Pole.

# Covid19

UK restrictions may last 'for couple of months' as new strain harder to contain

Updated Dec 20th 2020, 10:36 AM 49,735 Views 40 Comments

Boris Johnson says the NHS would be overwhelmed without action to curb the new coronavirus strain.

# Christmas USA

Larry Donnelly: Thinking of all emigrants like me this Christmas - not getting back home is really tough

Dec 20th 2020, 8:30 AM 14,870 Views 14 Comments

Not going to Boston for a week after Christmas Day this year will be tough, particularly when his 86-year-old dad is in a nursing home alone, says Larry Donnelly.

# christmas - Saturday 19 December, 2020

# TV Trivia

Quiz: How much do you know about these TV Christmas specials?

Dec 19th 2020, 10:00 PM 54,254 Views 11 Comments

From Father Ted to The Office to The Simpsons, what do you remember from these Christmas specials?

# Happy Holidays

Opinion: How to make a good Christmas ad, and a look at the best around

Dec 19th 2020, 8:00 PM 21,930 Views 22 Comments

Advertising professional Kathleen Moore explains the process in creating those memorable Christmas ads and outlines some of her favourites.

# Post-Christmas

Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January

Dec 19th 2020, 12:21 AM 98,758 Views 133 Comments

Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to sign off on new post-Christmas restrictions.

# christmas - Friday 18 December, 2020

# Weather

Christmas weather: Wintry week ahead with hail, sleet and possible temperatures of -2 degrees

Dec 18th 2020, 12:13 PM 22,614 Views 24 Comments

It’s expected that there will be no white Christmas this year.

# Visiting

WHO warns people against gathering at Christmas as it is ‘not worth the risk’

Dec 18th 2020, 8:19 AM 12,160 Views 7 Comments

The Taoiseach said yesterday that people in Ireland should expect new restrictions “before the new year”.

# christmas - Thursday 17 December, 2020

# Limit The Spread

'Only meet people indoors that you trust with your life': Stark warning from HSE ahead of Christmas

Dec 17th 2020, 3:47 PM 44,082 Views 50 Comments

The HSE said today that someone must prepare now if they’re visiting someone older or medically vulnerable at Christmas.

# Gift Buying

Poll: Have you finished your Christmas shopping?

Dec 17th 2020, 9:50 AM 20,979 Views 18 Comments

Will you end up panic-buying this year, or are your gifts wrapped and ready to go?

David Meyler: Christmas can be different when you're playing but I always reminded myself how lucky I was

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# William Hill

David Meyler: Christmas can be different when you're playing but I always reminded myself how lucky I was

Dec 17th 2020, 9:04 AM 2,680 Views 0 Comments

In this week’s column, the ex-Ireland midfielder looks back at his career before predicting how two of the weekend’s biggest Premier League games will go.

# Coronavirus

Britain urged to scale back Christmas as Johnson encourages 'smaller, safer' festivities

Dec 17th 2020, 7:10 AM 6,374 Views 7 Comments

The NI Executive will meet today to discuss Covid-19 restrictions.

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