# Christmas

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# SVP

St Vincent de Paul forecasts record number of calls for support this December

The cost of energy, rent and transport are putting pressure on low-income households, the society said.

8.5k

Nov 22nd 2021, 7:33 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Would you be comfortable going to a work Christmas party?

The CMO has advised against major social events like Christmas parties.

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Nov 21st 2021, 9:40 AM

# Bundestag

German lawmakers back new Covid measures after disease agency warns of 'really terrible Christmas'

The laws include requirements for employees to prove they are vaccinated, recovered from Covid-19 or have tested negative to access workplaces.

28.4k

Nov 18th 2021, 7:49 PM

# december countdown

CMO Dr Tony Holohan says the 'responsible thing' is not to plan Christmas parties

Holohan wared of at least 200,000 cases in December but said this can be be prevented.

Holohan says there is potential for at least 200,000 December cases but that these are preventable.

The CMO added that 20 out of every 1,000 cases end up in hospital, so reducing them is key.

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said the government will assess the impact of new measures in the coming weeks

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Nov 17th 2021, 6:10 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you be shopping on Black Friday?

The day of flash sales takes place this year on Friday 26 November this year.

29.1k

Nov 16th 2021, 8:59 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?

Tis (nearly) the season.

31.8k

Nov 14th 2021, 10:30 AM

# Coronavirus

No appetite for more restrictions among Government sources despite rise in Covid-19 cases

Cabinet sources believe the country needs to ‘ride this out’.

34.3k

Nov 13th 2021, 1:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Is it acceptable to start playing Christmas music yet?

The decorations are up in the stores but is it too early for festive tunes?

43.5k

Nov 3rd 2021, 8:20 AM

# Poll

Poll: Will you start your Christmas shopping early this year?

Supply chain issues are already impacting product supplies this year.

33.1k

Oct 23rd 2021, 10:31 AM

# winter holidays

Voucher scheme for off-peak tourism season part of the Budget negotiations, says minister

The Stay and Spend scheme was under utilised due to the continuous Covid-19 restrictions, said Minister Catherine Martin.

16.6k

Oct 1st 2021, 9:55 AM

# Brexit

British Christmas meats ‘under threat amid shortage of butchers’

Priti Patel, the British Home Secretary, is said to be opposed to recruiting personnel from outside the UK to fill the workers gap.

37.3k

Oct 1st 2021, 7:46 AM

# small turkeys

December saw record-high grocery sales, but less money spent on whole turkeys

Sales of smaller cuts of meat such as turkey rolls and roast pork increased.

14.6k

Jan 11th 2021, 2:06 PM

# nollaig na mban

Poll: Are you going to leave your Christmas lights up for longer than usual?

Covid-19 cases are surging, the weather is freezing – will you leave the fairy lights up to help cheer people up?

35.2k

Jan 6th 2021, 10:34 AM

Voices

My 2020: 'Covid stole our chance to buy a family home so we now live with my parents'

Kildare mum Margaret Lynch says she’s grateful for all the blessings in her life, despite the fact that 2020 pushed her family’s dream of a new home further away.

49.1k

Dec 31st 2020, 8:00 AM

# listening leisure

9 podcast series to binge on during the Christmas holidays (or whenever you like)

If you haven’t listened to Slow Burn yet, you have been missing out.

41.4k

Dec 27th 2020, 11:00 AM

# sambos or sweets

Player Ratings: What's the best post-Christmas snack?

Are you into turkey sandwiches? Or is a good-old fashioned mince pie the best?

34.8k

Dec 26th 2020, 8:00 PM

# call for help

Over 700 children contacted Childline on Christmas

Children who contacted the helpline raised issues such as mental health difficulties, family tensions, and isolation.

19.2k

Dec 26th 2020, 11:22 AM

# Ham

Quiz: How much do you know about ham?

Ham.

33.3k

Dec 26th 2020, 11:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Will you be regifting any of your Christmas presents?

We’ve all done it.

31.4k

Dec 26th 2020, 9:49 AM

Voices

Brianna Parkins: Away from family this Christmas? You're not alone in thinking about home

Virgin Media reporter Brianna Parkins can’t travel home to Australia this year – here, she writes about the many feelings this brings up in her. And the many funny memories…

8.9k

Dec 25th 2020, 7:00 AM

# movie quiz

Quiz: Is this festive film real or fake?

Test your knowledge of some less well-known Christmas films.

39.2k

Dec 24th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Home and Away

'I didn't want to put anyone at risk': International students staying in Ireland celebrate Christmas far from home

International students have been faced with the choice of travelling home for Christmas or staying in Ireland far from their families.

25.0k

Dec 24th 2020, 8:30 PM

Voices

Opinion: ‘It feels as though I’m answering a call on every shift from a child talking about suicide’

ISPCC Childline volunteer Lee Daly says many of the children calling in are struggling with all the extra issues brought about by the changes of 2020.

17.1k

Dec 24th 2020, 7:00 PM

# he's coming

Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world tonight? Here are a few options

It’s the night before Christmas…

35.0k

Dec 24th 2020, 4:30 PM

# Poll

Poll: Will you attend a religious service this year?

People can attend services online or in person.

35.5k

Dec 24th 2020, 11:02 AM

# Quiz

Quiz: How well do you know the 1990s version of Miracle on 34th Street?

“Which is worst: A lie that draws a smile or a truth that draws a tear?”

16.4k

Dec 24th 2020, 11:00 AM

# Mental Health

Mind yourself this Christmas: How to care for your mental health during the festive period

It’s no surprise that many people find the festive period to be a tough time.

12.3k

Dec 24th 2020, 6:45 AM

# Bah Humbug

Quiz: How well do you know The Muppet Christmas Carol?

There’s more gravy than of grave about you.

27.1k

Dec 23rd 2020, 10:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you done the 'big' Christmas shop?

This is a festive season like no other.

36.7k

Dec 23rd 2020, 11:14 AM

Voices

Opinion: Staying well at Christmas - some tips from a therapist to help you mind yourself

Therapist Liz O’Driscoll says it’s important to remember that Christmas is only a couple of days and that we shouldn’t put too much pressure on ourselves.

17.4k

Dec 23rd 2020, 6:45 AM

# Covid-19

Taoiseach: 'Over 2,000 cases per day would significantly challenge the contact tracing system'

The Taoiseach said there are 700 contact tracers employed.

37.8k

Dec 23rd 2020, 12:05 AM

# dinner

Quiz: How much do you know about traditional Christmas foods from other countries?

Do you know your Christmas foods?

36.1k

Dec 22nd 2020, 10:00 PM

# Food

Advice for people with eating disorders, and their loved ones, this Christmas

Some people start to deny themselves food in the weeks leading up to Christmas, while others binge eat.

13.5k

Dec 22nd 2020, 6:30 PM

# pup payments

New arrangements for people to claim Pandemic Unemployment Payment between now and new year

Minister Heather Humphreys said applications would be processed “without delay”.

89.2k

Dec 22nd 2020, 3:06 PM

Voices

Christmas Fare: Chutney, cranberry sauce and drizzle cake recipes from county Down

Hazel Magill, Head Chef of the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle, shares some of her favourite festive recipes with you.

7.4k

Dec 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM

# Cabinet

Cabinet to meet today to discuss further Christmas restrictions as NPHET announces Covid 'third wave'

The Covid-19 sub-committee met yesterday evening to discuss growing concerns.

26.9k

Dec 22nd 2020, 6:30 AM

# Christmas

Cabinet Covid Committee agrees hospitality should shut on Christmas Eve

It is understood that restaurants and gastro pubs could close from mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve.

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Dec 21st 2020, 10:41 PM

# ho ho hum along

Quiz: How well do you know these obscure Christmas songs?

Get Behind Me, Santa!

36.9k

Dec 21st 2020, 10:00 PM

# covid19

Coveney says inter-county travel ban may be re-introduced before 6 January

Cabinet will meet tomorrow to decide when tighter restrictions should be imposed.

33.2k

Dec 21st 2020, 12:55 PM

Voices

Opinion: Writing my first children's book, about one of Santa's elves

Donagh Hourihan tells about how he developed the idea for his first children’s book about an elf from the North Pole.

8.8k

Dec 20th 2020, 12:30 PM