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'It always brings back memories': Radio DJs on their favourite Christmas song

We ask DJs Tom Dunne, Ciara Revins, Dan Hegarty, and Simon Murdoch about their favourite festive songs and why some hold such a special place in our hearts

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health and wellbeing

Sex File: Why do I cry after great sex?

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Suzanne Harrington: How did we raise such sensible, sophisticated kids?

Brussels Sprouts Made Simple: Cook these holiday heroes quickly for a Christmas classic

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Brussels Sprouts Made Simple: Cook these holiday heroes quickly for a Christmas classic

Matt and Emma Willis: ???I cannot see any safe or logical way for a kid to have a smartphone???

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Matt and Emma Willis: ‘I cannot see any safe or logical way for a kid to have a smartphone’

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food columnists

Michelle Darmody: How to make this zabaglione trifle — and the mistakes to avoid

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people

Wedding of the Week: Bride and groom married twice in one hour in Cork

Colette Sheridan: Our arts/culture writers select their highlights of 2024

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Colette Sheridan: Our arts/culture writers select their highlights of 2024

Culture That Made Me: Christine Dwyer Hickey on Mad Men, great women, and Edward Hopper

culture

Culture That Made Me: Christine Dwyer Hickey on Mad Men, great women, and Edward Hopper

lifestyle columnists

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Suzanne Harrington: How did we raise such sensible, sophisticated kids?

Séamas O'Reilly: Casting an eye back on the stormy Christmas of 1998

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Esther McCarthy: My magical Cork Christmas movie plot

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Colm O'Regan: Watching my kids watching Bluey is spellbinding

food

Great Irish foods: Six artisan food brands to try this Christmas

Great Irish foods: Six artisan food brands to try this Christmas

Georgina Campbell selects more artisan food brands to to make a part of your Christmas tradition

Restaurant Review: Howth's foodie scene harbours a real catch in Mamó

S Restaurant Review: Howth's foodie scene harbours a real catch in Mamó

White wine for Christmas Holidays celebration

Wine with Leslie: Last-minute bottles for gift-giving, and what to have with the big dinner

’Tis the season... to be savvy with the Christmas leftovers

’Tis the season... to be savvy with the Christmas leftovers

food columnists

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Michelle Darmody: How to make this zabaglione trifle — and the mistakes to avoid

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Colm O'Gorman: Festive baked brie in a bread bowl, with cranberry, pecan and rosemary

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Caitríona Redmond: My roasted butternut & sweet potato soup is the perfect big-dinner starter

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Darina Allen: Cookbooks to gift and recipes for smashed potatoes and Christmas fudge

Feelgood season

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Keeping up your exercise routine can be difficult when you move abroad. But not for followers of personal trainer Maeve Madden, who can use her app anytime, anywhere. San Francisco-based Martha Brennan joined her Queens Don't Quit community for a New Year Challenge

Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

fashion and beauty

Last-minute beauty gifts under €40 — from your local pharmacy or supermarket

Last-minute beauty gifts under €40 — from your local pharmacy or supermarket

At this stage in the game, you might feel nervous about online delivery times. Fear not, as there are lots of exceptional beauty gifts to be found in your local supermarket and pharmacy. Here are some of our top picks.

Silent Nights In: Nine ways to wear Christmas pyjamas

Silent Nights In: Nine ways to wear Christmas pyjamas

What is the TikTok beef tallow trend actually doing to your skin?

Beef tallow as skincare

Season’s Greetings: Shimmering sequins and sumptuous velvets for party season

Season’s Greetings: Shimmering sequins and sumptuous velvets for party season

people

Dear Dáithí: I feel so hurt my friend group left me out of a weekend away

Dear Dáithí: I feel so hurt my friend group left me out of a weekend away

You can’t please everyone so try and please yourself and don’t heed what others think.

Saturday with Jayne Glynn, co-founder of the Gavin Glynn Foundation

Saturday with Jayne Glynn, co-founder of the Gavin Glynn Foundation

Colm O'Regan: Johnny Sexton teaches kids a valuable lesson that people can sometimes be a bit awkward

Colm O'Regan: Johnny Sexton teaches kids a valuable lesson that people can sometimes be a bit awkward

Ask Audrey: 'The wife insists she’s been dropping hints since September... I haven't a clue what to get her'

Ask Audrey: 'The wife insists she’s been dropping hints since September... I haven't a clue what to get her'

arts and culture

Eoghan O'Sullivan: Our arts/culture writers pick their highlights of the year

Eoghan O'Sullivan: Our arts/culture writers pick their highlights of the year

Eoghan includes Sally Rooney, Cian Ó Ciobháin and Confidence man among his picks of the year

Unwrapped Pieces of Holiday Wrapping Paper Isolated on Floor

Checked Luggage: Patrick Holloway writes the Irish Examiner's Christmas short story

Magic moments: what's made Christmas Day special for Irish people over the years

Magic moments: what's made Christmas Day special for Irish people over the years

Hits Live: Birmingham

Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot: ‘Something massive is going to happen this year’

Outdoors

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The Christmas swims taking place around Ireland and how you can take part

The countdown to Christmas is definitely on — so if you're planning a seasonal dunk then check out this list which includes couple of handy pre-Christmas swims too

The road built to trap the rebel who was a thorn in the side of British rule in Ireland

The road built to trap the rebel who was a thorn in the side of British rule in Ireland

As it happened: The Winter Solstice sunrise phenomenon at Newgrange

As it happened: The Winter Solstice sunrise phenomenon at Newgrange

Vegetarian piranha and flying dinosaur among newly named species in 2024

Vegetarian piranha and flying dinosaur among newly named species in 2024

health and wellbeing

A Christmas spent lighting up the lives of others — one good deed at a time

A Christmas spent lighting up the lives of others — one good deed at a time

Arlene Harris talks to people who will spend their Christmas helping others in need, providing delicious meals, being on standby in case of emergencies, and even delivering gifts

Our Christmas miracles: Healthcare staff reflect on standout experiences as December 25 approaches

Our Christmas miracles: Healthcare staff reflect on standout experiences as December 25 approaches

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Workplace Wellbeing: On the brink of burnout before the holidays?

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Can you breathe easy knowing your mouth is taped?

travel

Departure Lounge: Cosy, comfy New Year's breaks in Killarney's Cahernane House Hotel

Departure Lounge: Cosy, comfy New Year's breaks in Killarney's Cahernane House Hotel

Plus: The cruise of a lifetime, transatlantic treats on Aer Lingus' Christmas services, and winter wonders in Austria

Hotel Review: This destination five-star in East Cork offers lots to love

S Hotel Review: This destination five-star in East Cork offers lots to love

I visited the ski resort where the Wham! 'Last Christmas' video was filmed

I visited the ski resort where the Wham! 'Last Christmas' video was filmed

Hotel review: This Georgian hideaway in Limerick City is an intimate and friendly place to stay

S Hotel review: This Georgian hideaway in Limerick City is an intimate and friendly place to stay

parenting

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What it's like to navigate Christmas as a grandparent

It’s a delicate balance: wanting everyone at their house while respecting that adult children may not get along or may have new obligations

Little Acts of Kindness: Everyday junior heroes remind us why it's important to care for each other

Little Acts of Kindness: Everyday junior heroes remind us why it's important to care for each other

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Julie Jay: My sons are chalk and cheese, but they love each other all the same

Multi Generation Family Running On Winter Beach

Colman Noctor: Building bridges with extended family paves the way for confident children

advice

Life Hack: When to return cans and bottles at Christmas — and which day to avoid

Life Hack: When to return cans and bottles at Christmas — and which day to avoid

Re-turn, the operator of Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme, has shared some insider tips to see you through Christmas

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'They become like your other child': What it's like to foster a therapy dog

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Life Hack: What to do — and what not to do — if you smell gas in your home

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Life Hack: Can I freeze cheese? Seven foods you can pop in the freezer before Christmas

celebrity

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Weeks after adopting baby boy, Joss Stone announces shock pregnancy

The singer-songwriter and her husband — who was adopted as a child — brought home their baby boy in November

Elton John new video for Step Into Christmas

Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in 'Step into Christmas' video

TV's Rob Rinder: January is the worst time of year to be making resolutions

Rob Rinder: January is the worst time of the year to be making resolutions

Make My Money Matter

Towel-clad Benedict Cumberbatch as an executive watching forests burn

motoring

Jeep Avenger eHybrid review: Last year's car of the year is reborn

Jeep Avenger eHybrid review: Last year's car of the year is reborn

The hybrid-petrol, turbocharged Jeep Avenger is a good-looking car that drives well and reprises a name that originated in the 1970s

Opel Corsa review: Modern marvels in a compact package

S Opel Corsa review: Modern marvels in a compact package

What car would Santa replace his sleigh with?

What car would Santa replace his sleigh with?

Column - How to pack your car safely this Christmas

How to pack your car like a pro this Christmas

Our team of experts are on hand to offer advice and answer your questions here