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Counsellor: Christmas isn't always merry - here's how to protect your mental health

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Christopher Place

Money Diaries: An assistant lecturer on €46K living in the Midwest of the country

Money Diaries: An assistant lecturer on €46K living in the Midwest of the country

This week, our reader manages her spending by automatically putting money into allocated Revolut pockets for things like groceries, fuel and holidays.

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Opinion: Europe is tired of Ireland's low defence investment - here's a step towards fixing that

Ireland would stand to gain from joining up to a European system of pooling and sharing aircraft resources, writes Kevin Phipps.

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Kevin Phipps

Dog behaviourist: If you're thinking about getting a puppy for Christmas, think again

Christmas is one of the least suitable times of year to bring a puppy home, writes Suzi Walsh. Here’s what to consider instead.

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Suzi Walsh

Christmas recipes: Toasted festive sandwich and gingerbread crème brûlée

Christmas recipes: Toasted festive sandwich and gingerbread crème brûlée

Chef Alex Petit shares two Christmas recipes to try over the festive season.

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Alex Petit

Carl Kinsella: 'Instead the song took on the characteristics of an English football chant'

An extract from Kinsella’s bestselling book of essays, At Least It Looks Good From Space.

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Carl Kinsella

My Christmas list: Our car expert picks the 5 best vehicles of 2025

If you’re going to be in the market for a new car next year, expect more cars with plugs and batteries, says Paddy Comyn.

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Paddy Comyn

Opinion: The government is delighted to see the end of 2025

Opinion: The government is delighted to see the end of 2025

Political columnist Larry Donnelly looks back at the year that was in Irish politics.

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Larry Donnelly

Opinion: I’m no scrooge, but I skip a big part of the Christmas magic - here's why

Opinion: I’m no scrooge, but I skip a big part of the Christmas magic - here's why

Adriana Casserly explains her choice as a parent to approach Christmas differently to what we usually hear about and see on screens.

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Adriana Casserly

Fashion: Retail giants steal designs from Irish studios - and creators don't know how to stop it

Fashion: Retail giants steal designs from Irish studios - and creators don't know how to stop it

Irish fashion design graduates are undereducated about how to protect their work from being copied by fast fashion retailers.

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Paul Davis