Christmas

Margaret Leahy: is it time to say slán to Secret Santa?

Is it still a bit of fun? Or time to pack-in the Secret Santa yearly dance?

L2 3 December 2025

Margaret Leahy: is it time to say slán to Secret Santa?

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Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

Folklore: ‘the prize of a fattened turkey is an essential part of tradition’

L2 3 December 2025

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

The Book Corner: treat yourself to a good read

BOOKS 3 December 2025

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

Dear Miriam: ‘I find Christmas is such a struggle without children of my own’

ASK MIRIAM 3 December 2025

Kielty: ‘The Toy Show – it just has a little bit of magic that pulls people in’

Kielty: ‘The Toy Show – it just has a little bit of magic that pulls people in’

Kielty: ‘The Toy Show – it just has a little bit of magic that pulls people in’

FEATURES 3 December 2025

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Champion heifer tops Clogher Christmas trade

Champion heifer tops Clogher Christmas trade

Clogher Mart’s annual Christmas Show and Sale delivered a festive spectacle. Natasha Ferguson reports.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

Bluetongue risk looms large

Bluetongue risk looms large

The battle against bluetongue has moved onto another level now that we have had two confirmed cases on the island.

DEALER 3 December 2025

Game on – the best sports books of 2025

Game on – the best sports books of 2025

From legendary careers to behind-the-scenes drama, these sports titles will keep you gripped.

SPORT 3 December 2025

Showstopping desserts to wow your festive table

Showstopping desserts to wow your festive table

New Simply Better producers, Hassetts Bakery and Simply Inish, are thinking outside the box with their luxury and handmade sweet offerings that will keep everyone merry this Christmas.

L2 3 December 2025

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

Beef Trends: no Christmas cheer in beef quotes

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef quotes, including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Shop local and plan for a Christmas dinner winner

Shop local and plan for a Christmas dinner winner

Food inflation means our dinner on the big day costs more than before. So it’s vital to plan accordingly.

CONSUMER 3 December 2025

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

Editorial: ‘Christmas dinner is more expensive'

As the Christmas dinner will be more expensive this year – focussing on good, locally produced Irish food will be worth it.

EDITORIAL 3 December 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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