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# festive-season - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
An Post made not one but three Christmas ads this year. Here's how - and why
The postal service looked around the globe to try find ‘authentic’ Irish festive stories.
# festive-season - Wednesday 13 December, 2017
Poll: Are you looking forward to your work Christmas party?
It’s that time of year…
# festive-season - Tuesday 27 December, 2016
Now it's all over, here's what to do to take care of your Christmas tree
The Irish Christmas Tree Growers Association estimates 44% of us will have bought a real tree this year.
# festive-season - Saturday 3 December, 2016
'A pint a day': How to make sure your real tree stays fresh until Christmas this year
The Irish Christmas Tree Growers Association estimates 44% of us will buy a real tree this year.
# festive-season - Friday 18 December, 2015
Poll: Do you like Christmas?
Some people feel more Christmassy than others.
# festive-season - Saturday 27 December, 2014
Column: Christmas expectations vs reality
Real Christmas trees, trips to see Santa, and snow – these are all much better in your head.
# festive-season - Wednesday 24 December, 2014
Opinion: Breaking up (around Christmas) is hard to do
Ending a relationship at this time of year can magnify the perception that everyone else is having a great time with their loved ones.
# festive-season - Monday 22 December, 2014
Opinion: The 'perfect' Christmas doesn't exist – so take the pressure off
We insist on buying (literally) into the lie of perfection.
# festive-season - Saturday 13 December, 2014
Column: How to survive the festive season as a singleton
You never know when Mr or Ms Right will stumble across your path, so attending every opening of every envelope is mandatory during the festive season.
# festive-season - Wednesday 10 December, 2014
10 telling symptoms your festive party season is in full swing
Sleep is for the weak.
# festive-season - Friday 20 December, 2013
9 signs your office is so ready for the Christmas holidays
It’s like the last day of school all over again!
# festive-season - Thursday 12 December, 2013
Ryanair shock the people of Ireland with act of Christmas generosity
MIchael O’Leary is getting into the Christmas spirit!
# festive-season - Wednesday 11 December, 2013
Column: Heartbreak, misery and cloying sentimentality – the ingredients of any good Christmas song
We spend an entire month gearing ourselves up to the best day of the year with songs that document heartbreak, war, loneliness and The Wombles. Have we all gone mad?
# festive-season - Wednesday 4 December, 2013
All of your favourite Christmas movies, squeezed into two minutes
For your daily dose of festive cheer, on the run.
# festive-season - Monday 24 December, 2012
5 sporting events you could attend over the Christmas period
Whether you want to be active or a simply spectate, we’ve picked out some of the best ways to spend your few days off.
# festive-season - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Ferguson sets United New Year’s Day goal
The Scot believes Sunday’s trip to Swansea is pivotal ahead of a busy Christmas schedule.
# festive-season - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Councillor urges people to check on elderly neighbours after death of man in Dublin
The elderly man, who had been dead for several days, was found in his home in Ballyfermot this morning.
# festive-season - Saturday 24 December, 2011
Drunken robins, oysters and sailors: 24 cards of Christmas past
Some of these cards collected by the National Library are over a century old – but show that even the Victorians could be gaudy and bawdy in their festive celebrations.
# festive-season - Wednesday 21 December, 2011
TheScore.ie's sporting Advent calendar, day 21
Today’s clip celebrates sports which may not be mainstream, but they are pretty sweet to watch.
# festive-season - Tuesday 20 December, 2011
The 12 burning questions* of Xmas: Real tree or fake?
This and every festive day until New Year’s Eve, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)
TheScore.ie's sporting Advent calendar, day 20
TheScore.ie… Supporting the wearing of cheesy Christmas accessories at a sports ground near you.
# festive-season - Monday 19 December, 2011
11 gifts to get the sports fan in your life… 10 of which we recommend
Still unsure what to get them? Check out our guide to buying the perfect present. Batteries not included.
AA warns: don't broadcast your festive holiday plans online
Don’t tweet or Facebook that you’ll be out of your home during the festive season, the AA has warned – because you never know who might be reading.
# festive-season - Monday 28 November, 2011
RTÉ lines up Christmas specials of... Mrs Brown's Boys, Wagon's Den and Jedward
Lots to entertain you from the national broadcaster over the festive season including Jedward making dreams come true and drama as ever in Fair City…
# festive-season - Tuesday 8 November, 2011
Poll: Will you spend as much on Christmas this year as in 2010?
A survey has predicted that the Irish will shop less this festive season – but they are still the biggest spenders in Europe. Does this apply to you?
# festive-season - Sunday 19 December, 2010
15 perfect Christmas gifts for the sports fan in your life
We’ve made a list and we’ve checked it twice. Here’s what we’ve come up with…
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Poll: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin went head-to-head in the first live televised election debate last night where a range of issues from healthcare to housing were discussed.
One moment that set people talking was towards the end of the debate when presenter Pat Kenny asked each of the candidates if they have ever used illegal drugs.
While Martin instantly replied that he has never taken illegal drugs, Varadkar said he already answered this question in an interview several years ago. After he was pressed for an answer from Kenny and Martin, Varadkar admitted he had used illegal drugs but said it was “obviously a long time ago.”
Speaking on the Tonight Show after the debate, Fr Peter McVerry dismissed it as a pointless question, adding that only people buying drugs regularly should have to account for their moral decision.
It is clear that a wider debate is to be had around personal drug use and how much of this should be shared by those running for elected office.
So today we’re asking you: Is it fair to ask politicians about their own personal drug use?
Poll Results:
Yes (6792)
No (4630)
I'm not sure (524)
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Lise Hand: Will they? Won't they? Shades of Love Island as big parties can't avoid recoupling talk
By Lise Hand - @liseinthecity
Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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