Christmas Day

And so this is Christmas. As you get older, Christmas becomes less about presents (and even less about the birth of Jesus) and more about the time off. Time spent with loved ones, loved foods and loved boxsets. But the simple truth remains that not all Christmas days are created equal. Some days transport us […]

3 years ago

Santa is going to have to deal with some really cold temperatures on his trip over Ireland this coming week… While we’re still under the cover of a national weather warning for fog, which won’t be lifted until 9am on Sunday morning, Met Éireann have also released their weather forecasts for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and […]

6 years ago

We’ve planned it just right, so from early morning to late at night, you’ll always have a great movie to watch. Christmas Day is pretty much the best day for watching movies on the telly, but it can also be a bit confusing and overwhelming to know what to watch, and when! Your pals at […]

7 years ago

Mild *and* grey, you say? Christmas week is right around the corner and you’re probably wondering what to expect on the weather front. As noted earlier this week, a white Christmas has been effectively ruled out for Ireland, but if you’re in Russia there’s a pretty strong chance it’ll snow so swings and roundabouts and […]

7 years ago

They’ve also made an early prediction as to whether we can expect a White Christmas. If anyone needs to keep on top of the weather around Christmas time each year, it is Santa Claus. He obviously keeps a close eye on all of the forecasts from all around the world, and this year he appears […]

7 years ago

Here’s to the volunteers who gave their day over to listening to others. Volunteers at ISPCC’s Childline responded to 1,020 calls from children and young people nationwide on Christmas day. The 24-hour listening service, which is a free and non-judgmental phone line, offers support to young callers 365 days a year. According to the ISPCC, […]

8 years ago