# presents

Last year

2022

# Your Say

Poll: Will you regift any Christmas presents?

Or is there no such thing as an unwanted present in your life?

15.7k

Dec 30th 2022, 9:30 AM

All time

# for you

Irish flags, vodka and a Che Guevara stamp: Gifts given and received by Varadkar and Coveney in 2019

Books, hampers and historical gifts are often given to heads of state.

10.5k

Dec 27th 2019, 7:00 AM

# open thread

What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received? Let us know

“My dad bought me a sandwich toaster … so that I could make him toasted sandwiches.”

30.4k

Dec 25th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: When do you open your Christmas presents?

It’s a bone of contention in some homes.

39.1k

Dec 24th 2019, 8:00 PM

# festive flying

Flying somewhere for Christmas? Don't wrap any presents you're bringing onto the plane

People will likely be requested to open any wrapped gifts while they go through airport security.

10.4k

Dec 21st 2019, 6:15 AM

# VALDAY

6 seriously last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that could go down either way

You’re cutting it fine.

6.2k

Feb 13th 2019, 1:05 PM

# Crosscare

This Dublin charity will put your unwanted Christmas presents to good use

People with unwanted gifts are being asked to donate them so they can be distributed to homeless people.

13.1k

Dec 26th 2018, 10:54 AM

Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?

Re-gifted pyjamas, anyone?

18.7k

Dec 25th 2018, 6:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: When is the best time to open Christmas presents?

First thing in the morning, or do you play the long game?

38.7k

Dec 24th 2018, 7:30 PM

# christmas 2018

Looking to buy books for Christmas gifts? Here's how to please every adult with Irish writing

Whether they’re an avid reader or an occasional reader, we’ve got you sorted.

18.1k

Dec 22nd 2018, 8:00 AM

# good cause

Unwanted Christmas gifts? Here's a way to donate them to homeless people

The unwanted gifts appeal takes place at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin

10.1k

Dec 26th 2017, 10:47 AM

# lunch crunch

Poll: When is the right time to open the presents?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

20.5k

Dec 25th 2017, 12:45 PM

# secret santa

Open thread: What are the best and worst Christmas presents you've ever received?

Sometimes we get (and give) brilliant gifts and sometimes they fall wide of the mark.

10.5k

Dec 25th 2017, 8:15 AM

# you're too kind

Trump and Prince Charles got the most expensive gifts from the Taoiseach this year

Justin Trudeau got socks from Leo Varadkar (of course), among other presents.

25.1k

Dec 23rd 2017, 7:30 AM

# santa's workshop

Irish building apprentices deliver handmade toys to children's charities

The Sisk & Son construction company has been making toys for charities at Christmas for the last 40 years.

15.0k

Dec 21st 2017, 1:08 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you wrap Christmas gifts?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

17.9k

Dec 20th 2017, 12:45 PM

# lunch crunch

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle with your family?

Give it to us straight. Be honest.

20.8k

Dec 5th 2017, 12:45 PM

# practical

Charlie Flanagan's gift of choice? A bog oak pen

Politicians do write a lot.

9.9k

Dec 26th 2016, 7:15 AM

# Bah Humbug

Open thread: What are the best and worst presents you got this year?

An umbrella? A trip to Paris? Socks?

18.7k

Dec 25th 2016, 6:00 PM

22 Toys To Fill You Full Of Christmas Nostalgia

One more sleep.

5.9k

Dec 24th 2016, 7:30 AM

# ho ho hurray

Good news: Santa gets all-clear to fly in Irish airspace

There were fears Storm Barbara could have interfered with Santa’s travel plans.

11.5k

Dec 23rd 2016, 1:44 PM

# siblings

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle in your family?

Do you think adult families should concentrate on buying each adult sibling one decent Christmas present rather than everyone buying for everyone?

17.3k

Dec 23rd 2016, 8:30 AM

# Hands Off

Decoy boxes and old shoes - The best places to hide presents from burglars

Almost half of Irish people leave their presents under the tree in plain sight.

12.6k

Dec 17th 2016, 9:30 AM

# Costly Christmas

From drummers drumming to a partridge in a pear tree - just how much would 12 Days of Christmas cost?

PNC Wealth Management Christmas Price Index measures the cost each year.

7.9k

Dec 11th 2016, 8:45 AM

# drink driving

Gardaí out in force for Christmas enforcement campaign

Christmas trees and presents – gardaí have all sorts of advice at this time of the year.

16.9k

Dec 10th 2016, 3:10 PM

# not for xmas

Animal charity fear this lost puppy was abandoned Christmas gift

They are searching for his owners in the hope he just got lost.

48.5k

Dec 29th 2015, 10:36 PM

# Revenge

This guy waited eight years to get revenge on his dad's fake XBox prank

Ah lads.

24.0k

Dec 28th 2015, 3:24 PM

# it's lovely honestly

Poll: Is it okay to return or exchange a Christmas gift?

‘Tis the season … of wanting a refund.

22.4k

Dec 28th 2015, 8:45 AM

# time for giving

This charity wants your unwanted gifts - even that awful scarf you got

Crosscare will redistribute them to young people in care and the homeless.

9.4k

Dec 27th 2015, 6:05 AM

# thanks for nothing

12 of the best worst Christmas presents of 2015

Have yourself a merry little Christmas…

11.3k

Dec 26th 2015, 12:38 PM

# thought that counts

Open thread: What's the best and worst present you got this year?

Did you get an apron this year or maybe you got the gift you have been hinting at all year. Tell us what you got.

19.5k

Dec 25th 2015, 5:00 PM

# we're gonna need a bigger sleigh

The world's largest Christmas stocking is truly, ridiculously massive

Yes, but have you started your shopping yet?

7.1k

Dec 25th 2015, 9:45 AM

# open thread

What are the best - and worst - Christmas presents you've ever received?

Ours include a much-coveted Furby, a shower curtain … and a cemetery plot.

19.7k

Dec 24th 2015, 10:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Did you spend more money this Christmas?

Indications are that shoppers this year will have spent more on presents than they have in years.

13.0k

Dec 24th 2015, 8:24 AM

# Christmas Presents

The 6 stages of grief when you get a rubbish Christmas present

It’s an emotional rollercoaster, that’s for sure.

28.7k

Dec 23rd 2015, 3:44 PM

Voices

10 tips to keep you stress-free this Christmas

Have you got lost somewhere in one of your lists – here are some practical tips to help you through the holiday season.

275

Dec 23rd 2015, 12:00 PM

# last minute dot com

10 books that will make brilliant last-minute Christmas gifts

Go and grab ‘em.

6.1k

Dec 16th 2015, 11:17 AM

# santy's coming

30 wonderfully Irish Christmas pressies for under €30

Your gift list, sorted.

53.9k

Dec 12th 2015, 4:00 PM

# christmas wrapping

10 struggles people who are shite at wrapping presents know too well

The bane of our Christmas lives.

4.8k

Dec 11th 2015, 9:30 PM

# Cold as ice

11 perfect Christmas gifts your constantly cold friends will appreciate

Everything is under €25…!

9.2k

Dec 11th 2015, 1:15 PM