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<p>Lorraine Keane, Alan Hughes, and Norma Sheahan share their favourite Christmas memories. </p>

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Lorraine Keane, Alan Hughes, and Norma Sheahan reminisce on their favourite Christmas memories

Ruth O'Connor talks to Lorraine Keane, Alan Hughes, and Norma Sheahan about the most magical time of the year

<p>The latest report from the CSL series (2019 – 2023) explores the different experiences of boys and girls and found that gender stereotyping is still an issue</p>

parenting

Colman Noctor: Gender equality is about equal opportunity for boys and girls

<p>When the people who love and care for us are the same people who hurt and scare us, we can fuse feelings of love and fear, seeing them as the same</p>

parenting

Joanna Fortune: What can I do about my anger issues?

Seafood Made Simple: Capers sourced closer to home feel so satisfying

food

Seafood Made Simple: Capers sourced closer to home feel so satisfying

Darina Allen: Take the pressure off at Christmas with these edible presents

food columnists

Darina Allen: Take the pressure off at Christmas with these edible presents

What a Difference a Day Makes: Clíona Standún on moving back to Ireland to save the family business

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What a Difference a Day Makes: Clíona Standún on moving back to Ireland to save the family business

Kite template heart for Valentines day. Helpful element for web design and print.

parenting

Julie Jay: My mother-in-law was never happier than when indulging her grandkids' every whim

Cher, Questlove, Joni Mitchell... the 12 best music books of 2024

culture

Cher, Questlove, Joni Mitchell... the 12 best music books of 2024

Making a scene: Panto chorus members describe their work

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Making a scene: Panto chorus members describe their work

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Esther McCarthy: A few dos and don’ts for the office Christmas party

Séamas O'Reilly: Half of Irish voters trust the people behind our problems to solve them

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Colm O'Regan: Three things characters do on telly that annoy me

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Suzanne Harrington: Turns out that there are no valid reasons for a man to assault you

food

Restaurant review: Dublin 2's Unicorn proves that sometimes, nostalgia is what it used to be

Restaurant review: Dublin 2's Unicorn proves that sometimes, nostalgia is what it used to be

"No politicians this time (they were all out canvassing), but the simple decor, the hubbub and the animated conversations throughout the room were all comfortingly familiar."

Family Christmas dinner for a celebration with red wine and cheers.

Say cheers: Leslie Williams shares the ultimate Christmas drinks guide

Starters orders: Soup and brown bread recipes from The Old Spot for your Christmas feast

Starters orders: Soup and brown bread recipes from The Old Spot for your Christmas feast

Flat-lay of Christmas table setting with chicken, wine and decorations

Darina Allen's go-to Christmas recipes, including her tried-and-tested classic turkey

food columnists

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Darina Allen: Take the pressure off at Christmas with these edible presents

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How to make Colm O'Gorman's succulent, slow-cooked leg of lamb

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Caitríona Redmond: How to make my dark chocolate and ginger ganache tart

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Michelle Darmody: How to bake coconut macaroons — and the mistakes to avoid

Feelgood season

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Queens Don't Quit: I joined Maeve Madden's worldwide fitness club, here's how I got on

Keeping up your exercise routine can be difficult when you move abroad. But not for followers of personal trainer Maeve Madden, who can use her app anytime, anywhere. San Francisco-based Martha Brennan joined her Queens Don't Quit community for a New Year Challenge

Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

Tim Spector on why detoxes are 'rubbish' and how better quality food will benefit your gut

Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

Derval O’Rourke, Jacqui Hurley and Mairéad Ronan on the importance of learning to say no

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

'Given the constant stream of good vibes, I was hooked from the first dance class in the ’90s'

fashion and beauty

Art of Football X Guinness Collab Launch 20/11/2024

Desire Lines: Back of the net for this sought-after Guinness geansaí

"This limited-edition jersey collaboration between Guinness and Art of Football sold out instantly when it first dropped in November."

Sparkle, sparkle: Nine ways to wear sequins this Christmas

Sparkle, sparkle: Nine ways to wear sequins this Christmas

Woman Using Mascara Applying Party Make-up for Christmas

Kate Demolder: The new beauty launches for December

Gift Rapt: Ten ways to give the gift of Irish style this Christmas

Gift Rapt: Ten ways to give the gift of Irish style this Christmas

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Dear Dáithí: Do I have to give up my Christmas traditions for my husband and his family?

Dear Dáithí: Do I have to give up my Christmas traditions for my husband and his family?

"You both seemed to have dodged this one where up until the arrival of the twins you have spent it apart and now there seems to be a clash of traditions or more simply a difference in the way of doing things. This happens in every family."

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S The big Irish Christmas gift guide: More than 170 local brands and businesses to support

The day I met the first lady of hell: Bashar al-Assad's wife, Asma

The day I met the first lady of hell: Bashar al-Assad's wife, Asma

Harpers Bazaar Women of the Year 2024

Derry Girls have ‘long overdue’ plans for reunion dinner, says Nicola Coughlan

arts and culture

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Gavin And Stacey star says Christmas special is ‘nothing short of a masterpiece’

The script for the sitcom’s final episode made him laugh and cry

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Mrs Brown's Boys actor joins Dancing With The Stars lineup

TV Review: Colin Farrell's The Penguin is murky and wet — like Cork during the Jazz

Irish talent shines at Golden Globes despite snubs for Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan

Joanne McNally adds Cork dates to new stand-up show tour

Joanne McNally adds Cork dates to new stand-up show tour

Outdoors

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The Christmas swims taking place around Ireland and how you can take part

The countdown to Christmas is definitely on — so if you're planning a seasonal dunk then check out this list which includes couple of handy pre-Christmas swims too

Living history — and mysteries solved — with the Digital Atlas of Cork

Living history — and mysteries solved — with the Digital Atlas of Cork

Anja Murray: The return of woodpeckers is a cause for celebration

Anja Murray: The return of woodpeckers is a cause for celebration

Pine marten rare species in natural habitat (Martes martes)

Native allies: Pine martens helping Ireland’s red squirrels fight back

health and wellbeing

Couple sitting on opposite ends of bed after a fight

Sex File: My husband’s grief has affected our intimacy — what can I do?

"Basically, when someone who was a huge part of your life suddenly disappears, they take a part of you with them, and it can take a long time to work out how to live with their absence."

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Natural Health: What can my sporty daughter do about her irregular periods?

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Mind your brain health: How to protect your cognitive abilities

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Staying hydrated is more than a buzz-term — but how much water should you drink daily?

travel

Beach to their own: An all-inclusive Greek odyssey at Club Med Gregolimano

Beach to their own: An all-inclusive Greek odyssey at Club Med Gregolimano

Can an all-inclusive holiday feel chic and chilled? Eve Kelliher finds boujee beauty at Club Med Gregolimano on the Aegean Sea

Hotel review: Stylish and comfortable, this riverside Cork hotel is constantly innovating to impress

S Hotel review: Stylish and comfortable, this riverside Cork hotel is constantly innovating to impress

Adare Manor: The 12 steps to Christmas at a five-star hotel

Adare Manor: The 12 steps to Christmas at a five-star hotel

Hiking to the Rocha da Pena in Algarve region, Portugal,

Walking in the Algarve: On the trail of undiscovered treasures and incredible scenery

parenting

Tots to teens: A toy rental scheme to save families money this Christmas

Tots to teens: A toy rental scheme to save families money this Christmas

Plus a new book encourages young writers to try poetry and verse

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Expert tips for separated parents on co-parenting peacefully at Christmas

family celebrating Christmas

Dr Phil Kieran: I am worried we'll pass on a virus to my elderly parents at Christmas

Thriftmas: How to make the best of Christmas with the whole family on a budget

Thriftmas: How to make the best of Christmas with the whole family on a budget

advice

Frozen Turkey Waiting in Refrigerator Freezer

Life Hack: Can I freeze cheese? Seven foods you can pop in the freezer before Christmas

Save some money this festive season by making the most of your freezer now

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Sex File: I keep fantasising about my husband's friend

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Life Hack: What are silverfish? What to do if they are in your home

When love fizzles out

Sex File: Is everyone else having better sex?

celebrity

BFI London Film Festival

Angelina Jolie: I haven’t been able to enjoy being an artist

Jolie has expressed how being in the movie Maria has changed her outlook on how she views her craft

Gavin and Stacey Christmas special filming - Wales

Gavin And Stacey finale ‘might not be what you are expecting’, says Ruth Jones

60 Years of James Bond

Daniel Craig: It would take me months to recover emotionally from a Bond film

Landman photocall

Demi Moore shares health update on Hollywood star Bruce Willis

motoring

Honda CR-V PHEV review: Bigger, better, and more refined for 2024

Honda CR-V PHEV review: Bigger, better, and more refined for 2024

The new Honda CR-V has one of the smoothest and best behaved PHEV powertrains out there, and the interior is a paragon of design excellence

Renault Scenic review: Presenting a better view of EVs

Renault Scenic review: Presenting a better view of EVs

BMW i5 Series Touring review: Iconic given a chance

BMW i5 Series Touring review: Iconic given a chance

Honda ZR-V review: An excellent mix of practicality and pleasure

Honda ZR-V review: An excellent mix of practicality and pleasure

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