Our cover star is Niamh Swail of The Ivy Cookery School in Kildare, who tells us how to keep cool when it comes to festive entertaining and gives us her top canapé recipes.

Meanwhile Neven Maguire puts a new twist on old favourites, from turkey to brussel sprouts.

The best presents for him, for her and for little ones without spending a fortune. This week Smart Shopper Ciara Leahy has the gift guide to suit every budget.

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We also have property highlights, information on psoriasis and Lily's garden.

The new edition of Irish Country Living is online from 10pm today (Wednesday) and hits the shelves on Thursday with the Irish Farmers Journal.