Christmas shopping
Sending love: last-minute gifts
We’ve trawled the net for you and reeled in some serious catches to make last-minute buying look expertly planned
Get a handle on candles this Christmas
Creatives such as Arlene McIntyre and Natasha Rocca Devine are bringing out their own bespoke candles in time for the festive season
Counting down the days: A Christmas dinner survival guide
Christmas can be stressful at the best of times, but Jordan Mooney’s cooking countdown will make sure you have everything ready before the big day
Men’s gifting guide
If you’re at a loss to know what to get the men in your life this Christmas, don’t fret – invest in some Irish luxury, writes Christy Laverty
Off Message: The luxury of buying local
The pandemic may have put an end to many of our more enjoyable and, let’s face it, frivolous activities, but it has also pointed us in the direction of more sustainable living and one way we can continue that is by supporting our talented Irish designers, artists and retailers this Christmas
Gadgets galore for a terrific, techie Christmas
Buying a high-tech gizmo for a loved one can be risky, so make sure you know what they really want
Packed with pleasures: our favourite luxury gift hampers this year
Hotels, distilleries, artisan food shops, design houses and more have boxed up some of their best delights for maximum ease of gifting. Check them out here
Home comforts: our favourite places to buy Irish this Christmas
With a wealth of talented writers, craftspeople and designers, where else would you be buying your presents from but Ireland? Here’s a list of our favourite Irish makers worthy of your support this year
Media matters: Kinetic looks to brighten the world outdoors for the Christmas splurge
The agency’s campaign for Zalando is using street murals and bus shelter ads as research reveals the power of the local audience, as well as an expected increase in city centre footfall
Worlds of wonder: Children’s books for all ages to make the season bright
We‘re in a golden age of Irish children’s books – and there’s no better time to explore our wealth of local illustrating and storytelling talent than Christmas
Give the gift of grapes this Christmas
Not certain what your favourite wine enthusiast might enjoy as a festive present? We’ve asked the experts for you