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Folklore: the magic of Nollaig na mBan, a day of profound superstition

Turning water to wine and rushlights foretelling death; just some of the 12 days of Christmas myths.

LIVING LIFE 30 December 2025

Folklore: the magic of Nollaig na mBan, a day of profound superstition

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The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

The Book Corner: a joyous debut from Irish author Ferdia Lennon

BOOKS 30 December 2025

Christmas Bumper Quiz Week 2

Christmas Bumper Quiz Week 2

L2 30 December 2025

Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

Hidden Acres: where tradition meets forward thinking

LIVING LIFE 30 December 2025

Christmas bumper sports quiz

Christmas bumper sports quiz

Christmas bumper sports quiz

SPORT 23 December 2025

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Christmas Bumper Quiz Week 1

Christmas Bumper Quiz Week 1

Pour the tea, light the fire and get comfortable. We have three hotel stays up for grabs, so get quizzing!

L2 17 December 2025

It ain't over till it's over – the sports year in review

It ain't over till it's over – the sports year in review

If this sporting year taught us anything, it is that perceptions can change very quickly.

SPORT 17 December 2025

Trip to the panto? We’ll be there with Belles on

Trip to the panto? We’ll be there with Belles on

Theatres across Ireland come to life each Christmas with performances that bring the joy of song, dance and laughter to all. We slip into Dame mode and check out what’s on offer... oh yes we do!

AROUND THE COUNTRY 17 December 2025

Feet up, wellies off – farm life and festivities

Feet up, wellies off – farm life and festivities

Well-known farmers share their Christmas traditions and how they balance spending time with family and getting the farm jobs done.

LIVING LIFE 17 December 2025

Classic TV shows we’d all watch until the cows come home

Classic TV shows we’d all watch until the cows come home

Tales of Irish rural life proved popular for decades on Irish television – they entertained while chronicling the social changes farming families faced.

L2 17 December 2025

Advertorial: find your own gift horse at Leopardstown this Christmas

Advertorial: find your own gift horse at Leopardstown this Christmas

The scene is set for four days of top-class racing and fun at Dublin’s only racecourse, writes John O'Riordan.

SPORT 17 December 2025

Curtains up: pantos around the country this Christmas

Curtains up: pantos around the country this Christmas

Whether you’re bringing kids, catching a night out with friends, or just want a festive treat, there’s a panto out there for everyone. Here are a number that are taking place this Christmas.

L2 17 December 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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