The Irish Times

Pimp my Christmas!

Ryan Tubridy as a tree (with a fairy on top), cashmere romper suits and Lady Gaga as a dinner guest... the festive period gets a madcap makeover

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 08:00

Online Christmas shopping: the best places to buy

The tradition of buying irrelevant gifts five minutes before the shops close on the 24th has been lost to the march of technology

Fri Nov 28 2014 - 07:45

Fad frenzies of years gone by

From Furby to the Rubik’s Cube, Conor Pope remembers some of the must-have gadgets and toys that topped Christmas wish-lists throughout the decades

Thu Nov 27 2014 - 00:00

Gifts: the best films and box sets

Make Nidge and Ed Sheeran the perfect gifts this Christmas with music, TV, films and games for all the family to savour

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 08:00

Sports ideas for Christmas: think outside the penalty box

The latest football jersey is too easy - look further afield for something special for the sports fan

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 19:00

Toy stories from Christmas past

Irish stars Johnny Ward, Peter Kelly, Shane Hegarty, Mairéad Farrell and Rob Doyle reminisce about the best toy santa ever brought them

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 12:50

Christmas in the kitchen: Jessica Murphy

Chef Jessica Murphy talks about home and spending Christmas answering panicked phonecalls on how to cook turkey

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 12:00

Christmas in the kitchen: Neven Maguire

By the time December 25th comes around, most chefs will have served hundreds of Christmas dinners, so how do they celebrate at home? Celebrity chef Neven Maguire shares his family traditions

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 12:00

Christmas in the kitchen: Gary O’Hanlon

Head chef Gary O’Hanlon talks about hating brussels sprouts and looking forward to his first Christmas as a dad

Sun Nov 23 2014 - 12:00

For her: ultimate gift guide

We've rounded up the best gifts for her, so you don't have to

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 04:00

Gifts for furry friends

Don't forget about your four legged friend this Christmas

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 02:00

All I want for Christmas: Danielle McLaughlin

Author Danielle McLaughlin talks about what she loves and hates about the festive season

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 01:00

All I want for Christmas: Sara Pascoe

Comedian Sara Pascoe talks about homemade gifts and drinking in the morning

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 01:00

Gift ideas for gadget-lovers

From iPhones to coffee makers, you will find something here for the gadget-lover in your life

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:00

Christmas Day make-up

Stay chic this Christmas with our essential make-up guide

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:00

Books: Pick of page-turners

Authors and broadcasters recommendations for all types

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:00

Alternative New Year’s Eve: Achill Island

Wrap up warm for a bracing start to the new year on Achill

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:00

Charlie Murphy: from Love/Hate to zen

As she gears up for a Christmas reunion with her extended family back in her native Wexford, Charlie Murphy pauses to chat about a ridiculously busy year

Thu Nov 20 2014 - 00:00