Saturday 23 October, 2021
The Stay and Spend scheme was under utilised due to the continuous Covid-19 restrictions, said Minister Catherine Martin.
Priti Patel, the British Home Secretary, is said to be opposed to recruiting personnel from outside the UK to fill the workers gap.
Sales of smaller cuts of meat such as turkey rolls and roast pork increased.
Covid-19 cases are surging, the weather is freezing – will you leave the fairy lights up to help cheer people up?
Kildare mum Margaret Lynch says she’s grateful for all the blessings in her life, despite the fact that 2020 pushed her family’s dream of a new home further away.
If you haven’t listened to Slow Burn yet, you have been missing out.
Are you into turkey sandwiches? Or is a good-old fashioned mince pie the best?
Children who contacted the helpline raised issues such as mental health difficulties, family tensions, and isolation.
Virgin Media reporter Brianna Parkins can’t travel home to Australia this year – here, she writes about the many feelings this brings up in her. And the many funny memories…
Test your knowledge of some less well-known Christmas films.
International students have been faced with the choice of travelling home for Christmas or staying in Ireland far from their families.
ISPCC Childline volunteer Lee Daly says many of the children calling in are struggling with all the extra issues brought about by the changes of 2020.
It’s the night before Christmas…
People can attend services online or in person.
“Which is worst: A lie that draws a smile or a truth that draws a tear?”
It’s no surprise that many people find the festive period to be a tough time.
There’s more gravy than of grave about you.
Therapist Liz O’Driscoll says it’s important to remember that Christmas is only a couple of days and that we shouldn’t put too much pressure on ourselves.
The Taoiseach said there are 700 contact tracers employed.
Do you know your Christmas foods?
Some people start to deny themselves food in the weeks leading up to Christmas, while others binge eat.
Minister Heather Humphreys said applications would be processed “without delay”.
Hazel Magill, Head Chef of the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle, shares some of her favourite festive recipes with you.
The Covid-19 sub-committee met yesterday evening to discuss growing concerns.
It is understood that restaurants and gastro pubs could close from mid-afternoon on Christmas Eve.
Cabinet will meet tomorrow to decide when tighter restrictions should be imposed.
Donagh Hourihan tells about how he developed the idea for his first children’s book about an elf from the North Pole.
Boris Johnson says the NHS would be overwhelmed without action to curb the new coronavirus strain.
Not going to Boston for a week after Christmas Day this year will be tough, particularly when his 86-year-old dad is in a nursing home alone, says Larry Donnelly.
From Father Ted to The Office to The Simpsons, what do you remember from these Christmas specials?
Advertising professional Kathleen Moore explains the process in creating those memorable Christmas ads and outlines some of her favourites.
Cabinet will meet on Tuesday to sign off on new post-Christmas restrictions.
It’s expected that there will be no white Christmas this year.
The Taoiseach said yesterday that people in Ireland should expect new restrictions “before the new year”.
The HSE said today that someone must prepare now if they’re visiting someone older or medically vulnerable at Christmas.
Will you end up panic-buying this year, or are your gifts wrapped and ready to go?
