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Isabelle Sheridan’s award-winning business, On the Pig’s Back, is part of Cork’s food tradition, writes Caroline Hennessy.

Festive food and fairy lights make the Christmas season, but your pet could be in danger from a number of delicacies and decorations, writes Margaret Hawkins.

A family trip to Bantry and a lovely visit to Future Forests where a wonderful array of trees, plants and shrubs can be found, writes Katherine O'Leary.

The age-old tradition of bell-ringing is the soundtrack to Christmas time, writes Rosalind Skillen

This time of the year can be one of the most expensive – but by staying on top of your budget you can still have fun and embrace the holidays without the dreaded financial fallout, writes Carol Brick.

Some gifts can continue to bring joy long after the tree has gone to the recycling centre, writes Margaret Leahy.

Live turkeys, drawing the line, the Christmas box with its candle and poitín were all part of Christmas traditions on 8 December, writes Shane Lehane.

No need to look abroad for your ingredients this festive season – here is a handy guide to finding the best Irish produce for your Christmas dinner, writes Janine Kennedy.