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#presents

# presents - Friday 27 December, 2019

Irish flags, vodka and a Che Guevara stamp: Gifts given and received by Varadkar and Coveney in 2019
# For You
# For You

Irish flags, vodka and a Che Guevara stamp: Gifts given and received by Varadkar and Coveney in 2019

Dec 27th 2019, 7:00 AM 10,417 Views 13 Comments

Books, hampers and historical gifts are often given to heads of state.

# presents - Wednesday 25 December, 2019

What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received? Let us know
# Open Thread
# Open Thread

What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received? Let us know

Dec 25th 2019, 5:00 PM 30,232 Views 59 Comments

“My dad bought me a sandwich toaster … so that I could make him toasted sandwiches.”

# presents - Tuesday 24 December, 2019

Poll: When do you open your Christmas presents?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: When do you open your Christmas presents?

Dec 24th 2019, 8:00 PM 38,281 Views 39 Comments

It’s a bone of contention in some homes.

# presents - Saturday 21 December, 2019

Flying somewhere for Christmas? Don't wrap any presents you're bringing onto the plane
# Festive Flying
# Festive Flying

Flying somewhere for Christmas? Don't wrap any presents you're bringing onto the plane

Dec 21st 2019, 6:15 AM 10,236 Views 7 Comments

People will likely be requested to open any wrapped gifts while they go through airport security.

# presents - Wednesday 13 February, 2019

6 seriously last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that could go down either way
# VALDAY
From The Daily Edge
# VALDAY

6 seriously last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that could go down either way

Feb 13th 2019, 1:05 PM 6,111 Views 0 Comments

You’re cutting it fine.

# presents - Wednesday 26 December, 2018

This Dublin charity will put your unwanted Christmas presents to good use
# Crosscare
# Crosscare

This Dublin charity will put your unwanted Christmas presents to good use

Dec 26th 2018, 10:54 AM 12,996 Views 3 Comments

People with unwanted gifts are being asked to donate them so they can be distributed to homeless people.

# presents - Tuesday 25 December, 2018

Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?

Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?

Dec 25th 2018, 6:00 PM 18,569 Views 44 Comments

Re-gifted pyjamas, anyone?

# presents - Monday 24 December, 2018

Poll: When is the best time to open Christmas presents?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: When is the best time to open Christmas presents?

Dec 24th 2018, 7:30 PM 38,610 Views 40 Comments

First thing in the morning, or do you play the long game?

# presents - Saturday 22 December, 2018

Looking to buy books for Christmas gifts? Here's how to please every adult with Irish writing
# Christmas 2018
# Christmas 2018

Looking to buy books for Christmas gifts? Here's how to please every adult with Irish writing

Dec 22nd 2018, 8:00 AM 18,023 Views 18 Comments

Whether they’re an avid reader or an occasional reader, we’ve got you sorted.

# presents - Tuesday 26 December, 2017

Unwanted Christmas gifts? Here's a way to donate them to homeless people
# Good Cause
# Good Cause

Unwanted Christmas gifts? Here's a way to donate them to homeless people

Dec 26th 2017, 10:47 AM 9,928 Views 6 Comments

The unwanted gifts appeal takes place at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin

# presents - Monday 25 December, 2017

Poll: When is the right time to open the presents?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: When is the right time to open the presents?

Dec 25th 2017, 12:45 PM 20,523 Views 21 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?
# Secret Santa
# Secret Santa

Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?

Dec 25th 2017, 8:15 AM 10,362 Views 42 Comments

Sometimes we get (and give) brilliant gifts and sometimes they fall wide of the mark.

# presents - Saturday 23 December, 2017

Trump and Prince Charles got the most expensive gifts from the Taoiseach this year
# You're Too Kind
# You're Too Kind

Trump and Prince Charles got the most expensive gifts from the Taoiseach this year

Dec 23rd 2017, 7:30 AM 24,971 Views 23 Comments

Justin Trudeau got socks from Leo Varadkar (of course), among other presents.

# presents - Thursday 21 December, 2017

Irish building apprentices deliver handmade toys to children's charities
# Santa's Workshop
# Santa's Workshop

Irish building apprentices deliver handmade toys to children's charities

Dec 21st 2017, 1:08 PM 14,891 Views 8 Comments

The Sisk & Son construction company has been making toys for charities at Christmas for the last 40 years.

# presents - Wednesday 20 December, 2017

Poll: Do you wrap Christmas gifts?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Do you wrap Christmas gifts?

Dec 20th 2017, 12:45 PM 17,834 Views 29 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

# presents - Tuesday 5 December, 2017

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle with your family?
# Lunch Crunch
# Lunch Crunch

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle with your family?

Dec 5th 2017, 12:45 PM 20,612 Views 19 Comments

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

# presents - Monday 26 December, 2016

Charlie Flanagan's gift of choice? A bog oak pen
# Practical
# Practical

Charlie Flanagan's gift of choice? A bog oak pen

Dec 26th 2016, 7:15 AM 9,855 Views 16 Comments

Politicians do write a lot.

# presents - Sunday 25 December, 2016

Open thread: What are the best and worst presents you got this year?
# Bah Humbug
# Bah Humbug

Open thread: What are the best and worst presents you got this year?

Dec 25th 2016, 6:00 PM 18,457 Views 47 Comments

An umbrella? A trip to Paris? Socks?

# presents - Saturday 24 December, 2016

22 Toys To Fill You Full Of Christmas Nostalgia From The Daily Edge

22 Toys To Fill You Full Of Christmas Nostalgia

Dec 24th 2016, 7:30 AM 5,857 Views 2 Comments

One more sleep.

# presents - Friday 23 December, 2016

Good news: Santa gets all-clear to fly in Irish airspace
# Ho Ho Hurray
# Ho Ho Hurray

Good news: Santa gets all-clear to fly in Irish airspace

Dec 23rd 2016, 1:44 PM 11,415 Views 24 Comments

There were fears Storm Barbara could have interfered with Santa’s travel plans.

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle in your family?
# Siblings
# Siblings

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle in your family?

Dec 23rd 2016, 8:30 AM 17,087 Views 23 Comments

Do you think adult families should concentrate on buying each adult sibling one decent Christmas present rather than everyone buying for everyone?

# presents - Saturday 17 December, 2016

Decoy boxes and old shoes - The best places to hide presents from burglars
# Hands Off
# Hands Off

Decoy boxes and old shoes - The best places to hide presents from burglars

Dec 17th 2016, 9:30 AM 12,439 Views 31 Comments

Almost half of Irish people leave their presents under the tree in plain sight.

# presents - Sunday 11 December, 2016

From drummers drumming to a partridge in a pear tree - just how much would 12 Days of Christmas cost?
# Costly Christmas
# Costly Christmas

From drummers drumming to a partridge in a pear tree - just how much would 12 Days of Christmas cost?

Dec 11th 2016, 8:45 AM 7,712 Views 8 Comments

PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index measures the cost each year.

# presents - Saturday 10 December, 2016

Gardaí out in force for Christmas enforcement campaign
# Drink Driving
# Drink Driving

Gardaí out in force for Christmas enforcement campaign

Dec 10th 2016, 3:10 PM 16,758 Views 96 Comments

Christmas trees and presents – gardaí have all sorts of advice at this time of the year.

# presents - Tuesday 29 December, 2015

Animal charity fear this lost puppy was abandoned Christmas gift
# Not For Xmas
# Not For Xmas

Animal charity fear this lost puppy was abandoned Christmas gift

Dec 29th 2015, 10:36 PM 48,424 Views 26 Comments

They are searching for his owners in the hope he just got lost.

# presents - Monday 28 December, 2015

This guy waited eight years to get revenge on his dad's fake XBox prank
# Revenge
From The Daily Edge
# Revenge

This guy waited eight years to get revenge on his dad's fake XBox prank

Dec 28th 2015, 3:24 PM 23,893 Views 1 Comment

Ah lads.

Poll: Is it okay to return or exchange a Christmas gift?
# It's Lovely Honestly
# It's Lovely Honestly

Poll: Is it okay to return or exchange a Christmas gift?

Dec 28th 2015, 8:45 AM 22,359 Views 33 Comments

‘Tis the season … of wanting a refund.

# presents - Sunday 27 December, 2015

This charity wants your unwanted gifts - even that awful scarf you got
# Time For Giving
# Time For Giving

This charity wants your unwanted gifts - even that awful scarf you got

Dec 27th 2015, 6:05 AM 9,351 Views 3 Comments

Crosscare will redistribute them to young people in care and the homeless.

# presents - Saturday 26 December, 2015

12 of the best worst Christmas presents of 2015
# Thanks For Nothing
From The Daily Edge
# Thanks For Nothing

12 of the best worst Christmas presents of 2015

Dec 26th 2015, 12:38 PM 11,322 Views 4 Comments

Have yourself a merry little Christmas…

# presents - Friday 25 December, 2015

Open thread: What's the best and worst present you got this year?
# Thought That Counts
# Thought That Counts

Open thread: What's the best and worst present you got this year?

Dec 25th 2015, 5:00 PM 19,355 Views 51 Comments

Did you get an apron this year or maybe you got the gift you have been hinting at all year. Tell us what you got.

The world's largest Christmas stocking is truly, ridiculously massive
# We're Gonna Need A Bigger Sleigh
# We're Gonna Need A Bigger Sleigh

The world's largest Christmas stocking is truly, ridiculously massive

Dec 25th 2015, 9:45 AM 6,905 Views 1 Comment

Yes, but have you started your shopping yet?

# presents - Thursday 24 December, 2015

What are the best - and worst - Christmas presents you've ever received?
# Open Thread
# Open Thread

What are the best - and worst - Christmas presents you've ever received?

Dec 24th 2015, 10:00 AM 19,624 Views 70 Comments

Ours include a much-coveted Furby, a shower curtain … and a cemetery plot.

Poll: Did you spend more money this Christmas?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Did you spend more money this Christmas?

Dec 24th 2015, 8:24 AM 13,001 Views 27 Comments

Indications are that shoppers this year will have spent more on presents than they have in years.

# presents - Wednesday 23 December, 2015

The 6 stages of grief when you get a rubbish Christmas present
# Christmas Presents
# Christmas Presents

The 6 stages of grief when you get a rubbish Christmas present

Dec 23rd 2015, 3:44 PM 28,556 Views 17 Comments

It’s an emotional rollercoaster, that’s for sure.

10 tips to keep you stress-free this Christmas
# Opinion
# Opinion

10 tips to keep you stress-free this Christmas

Dec 23rd 2015, 12:00 PM 231 Views 14 Comments

Have you got lost somewhere in one of your lists – here are some practical tips to help you through the holiday season.

# presents - Wednesday 16 December, 2015

10 books that will make brilliant last-minute Christmas gifts
# Last Minute Dot Com
From The Daily Edge
# Last Minute Dot Com

10 books that will make brilliant last-minute Christmas gifts

Dec 16th 2015, 11:17 AM 6,095 Views 0 Comments

Go and grab ‘em.

# presents - Saturday 12 December, 2015

30 wonderfully Irish Christmas pressies for under €30
# Santy's Coming
# Santy's Coming

30 wonderfully Irish Christmas pressies for under €30

Dec 12th 2015, 4:00 PM 53,003 Views 18 Comments

Your gift list, sorted.

# presents - Friday 11 December, 2015

10 struggles people who are shite at wrapping presents know too well
# Christmas Wrapping
From The Daily Edge
# Christmas Wrapping

10 struggles people who are shite at wrapping presents know too well

Dec 11th 2015, 9:30 PM 4,480 Views 3 Comments

The bane of our Christmas lives.

11 perfect Christmas gifts your constantly cold friends will appreciate
# Cold As Ice
From The Daily Edge
# Cold As Ice

11 perfect Christmas gifts your constantly cold friends will appreciate

Dec 11th 2015, 1:15 PM 8,781 Views 1 Comment

Everything is under €25…!

Poll: How much do you plan to spend on Christmas presents?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: How much do you plan to spend on Christmas presents?

Dec 11th 2015, 9:53 AM 21,751 Views 51 Comments

All the money.

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