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Disappointed sad woman opening Christmas gifts at living room, she has received an ugly and kitsch Christmas sweater.

Regift, donate or dump: What to do with unwanted Christmas gifts?

One in ten women said they would never use an unwanted gift, while almost double the amount of men (19%) said the same.

People jumping into the sea at Forty Foot during Christmas traditional swim. Dublin, Ireland. December 25, 2019

What actually happens to your body during a cold festive swim?

Health and Fitness

Decorating Christmas tree

Tips for tackling the big post-Christmas clean-up

Nuts, Christmas cake and roast potatoes could all go in the mix, experts say. By Hannah Stephenson.

What festive food scraps can you give to birds?

We don't choose our festive feast – tradition chooses for us.

Christmas foods that go back further than you think

A hearty dish perfect for those Christmas leftovers from Rachel Allen's Everyday Kitchen.

Turkey and ham pie: Rachel Allen

Catherine Fulvio's Christmas morning breakfast

Catherine Fulvio's Christmas morning breakfast

A Mother and child waiting to see Santa at a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

22 things to do in Ireland over the Christmas holidays

couple walking and having fun at Christmas markets

Relationship green flags to take into the New Year

sausage roll wreath

Eva Pau's Asian Christmas: sausage roll wreath

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Unusual Christmas celebrations from across Europe

The host of Ireland's Fittest Family posing for a group photo alongside exercise equipment

The winner of Ireland's Fittest Family 2025 has been crowned

2026

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The food trends set to be popular in 2026

Get your head around the culinary shifts set to hit in the coming year.

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The biggest travel trends predicted for 2026

An LED light therapy face mask

Beauty resolutions to make for 2026

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Dublin to host 2026 Michelin Star ceremony for UK and Ireland

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Deep Dives

A collage of three women wearing corsets in different time periods

The shape-shifting history of corsets in fashion

Fashion historian Laura Fitzachary explores why the corset is once again having a moment in fashion, and its long history in Irish design. Why are corsets the new 'nice top'? A historian's deep dive

Caucasian woman delightfully poses with a red rose on Valentine's Day, wearing a cozy beanie and coat. She stands on a bustling street, while a person captures the moment using a smartphone, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.

Is social media impacting how we view our partners?

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Expert tips for navigating difficult interactions at Christmas

Tara with the RV in Caribou Nova Scotia

Tara Povey on her RV adventure around Atlantic Canada

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Sustainability

Young and old preople in repair cafe.

How to repair, mend, and restock your home the eco-friendly way

The most sustainable items are the ones you already own.

woman assembling artificial christmas tree

Dublin welcomes artificial Christmas tree recycling programme

How to shop local in Ireland this Winter.

How to shop in season in Ireland this December

woman shopping for clothes on her smart phone

Can Irish consumers break the cheap goods habit?

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Mental Health

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Expert tips for navigating difficult interactions at Christmas

A family has an animated discussion in a kitchen. They are passionate about their opinions, talking over one another. One of the family members in the background looks frustrated, refusing to engage.

How to get along with people you don't agree with

Teenage girl sharing problems with her mother in the room.

What happens when we place too much responsibility on children?

Young Dad looks tired and gazes out of kitchen window while his baby sleeps in his arms

How to look after your mental health as a new dad

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Cognitive offloading: Is your smartphone bad for your brain?

Tired exhausted young woman office worker sitting at table with laptop rubbing nose

What is brain fog, and how can we deal with it?

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How to recognise and get out of a toxic friendship

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Personal Finance

Photo of a young woman walking through the town and carrying Christmas presents.

Eoin McGee's tips for saving money at Christmas

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie shares some tips that can help you make the most of your limited food budget.

13 tips for saving money on your weekly shopping

vacuums

Review: I put three vacuum cleaners to the test in a busy home

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Everything you need to know about pension auto-enrolment

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What can a board game teach us about personal finance?

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Travel

The reception room at the Westbury Hotel

Dublin hotel voted best in Ireland in Condé Nast Traveller Awards

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Madeira: A road trip through the island of eternal Spring

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16 Irish hotels awarded Michelin Keys in 2025 awards

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Tips for exploring Buenos Aires - from someone dating a local

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Bread making, Druid knowledge and more in Ireland's Ancient East

Gordes, a hill top village above Apt in the Luberon, Provence, France.

A bucket list trip through the wine regions of France

A photo of the author with a yoga mat in her arms

Can a science-backed sleep retreat help me get more rest?

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Food

Leftover Christmas pie from Plants Only Holidays (Simon Smith/PA)

3 genius recipes to use up your Christmas leftovers

A hearty dish perfect for those Christmas leftovers from Rachel Allen's Everyday Kitchen.

Turkey and ham pie: Rachel Allen

Make quick mashed potatoes with this one simple hack

No-peel, no-chop, no-boil mashed potatoes, by one ingenious mum

crab cakes

Eva Pau's Asian Christmas: Thai-style crab cakes

roast duck dinner

Eva Pau's Asian Christmas: five-spice roast duck

roast dinner

Christmas with Mark Moriarty: striploin of beef

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10 show-stopping Christmas desserts to make this year

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Fashion

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Pinterest predicts the top fashion trends for 2026

Celebrity stylist Ellis Ranson helps break down the biggest style shifts predicted for the new year.

An LED light therapy face mask

Beauty resolutions to make for 2026

Camille Charriere at Saint Laurent RTW Spring 2025

French fashion stylist's tips for capturing Parisian look

A collage of Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and more to co-chair the 2026 Met Gala

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Women's Health Lessons

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: How to do a self-breast exam

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: Getting to know your menstrual cycle

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: What happens at a cervical screening test

To celebrate International Women's Day, Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: Which contraceptive is right for you?

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