Christmas gifts

‘There’s never anything about teacher gifts. It just puts unnecessary pressure on families’

Sometimes the hardest thing to buy for a bookworm is a regular novel, biography or history book. Here's a selection of bookish gift ideas that go beyond the norm

There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner

From santoku-style to filleting knives, these professional quality blades will delight serious home chefs

Whether you want to boost health and fitness, keep the kids busy or just upgrade your phone, there’s lots to choose from

Christmas has the learned anticipation of childhood blended with adult disappointment that nothing magical has happened

There are lots of amazing home-grown cosmetics and skin-kind brands to choose from

Consumer watchdog’s survey reveals households with children set to spend average €1,600 on festive season

Nothing says you care as much as a hand-crafted gift – and that doesn’t mean made by you. As a crafty nation, there’s no shortage of beautifully designed options this Christmas

From nifty tools and comfortable garden wear to magazine subscriptions, there’s something here for all green-fingered friends

Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster

A round-up of festive gift and entertainment ideas

Every time we stop trying to meet invisible Christmas expectations, an elf is taken from Santa’s workshop and shot in front of his family

There may be another way to support the local economy while not becoming a Christmas grinch

Gifts that will leave a big impression, from Ninety Nine Words for Rain by Manchán Magan to Sinéad Moore Ceramics

Children’s authors and experts recommend books to give anyone aged from four to 14+

A curated, all-Irish roundup of the best places to shop for gifts — online and on time

From fashion to food, jewellery to beauty, there’s something here for everyone from brands that include Tayor Swift, CMAT and Stanley Tucci among their fans

Buying online via social media links to products have the highest incidence of fraud with 42% of users reporting they lost money

Jewellery, glass decanters and memorabilia for railway enthusiasts might make a nice gift under the tree this year

From bespoke facials and perfume workshops to luxurious spa days and hands-on masterclasses, these are the gifts sure to elicit an ‘ooh’ this festive season

Charity shops urge public to donate the presents they would rather forget

Our recycling rate has not improved in a decade: here’s some tips on how to dispose of our waste properly

Julie had been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer at 59-years-old. Early on, her oncologist had told us we’d be lucky to have five more Decembers together

Sizeable percentage of Irish shoppers also unsure of rights when returning faulty goods, notes study

Staff outnumber shoppers four to one in one Dublin store with bargain-hunters thin on the ground for St Stephen’s Day

Consider this a free life-lesson in what not to buy for a child. Or, alternatively, what to buy for the child of a sworn enemy

Guaranteed to impress even the most discerning beauty lover – no wrapping required

As a festive influx from abroad begins, one reader has booked out a full row on a Ryanair flight for her return to Ireland

These books will leave both adults and children feeling a little bit more festive

If you’ve been invited for Christmas drinks or dinner, here are some ideas for presents that say thank you in style

In a world full of endless fragrance options, why not break away from the crowd and try something new – and Irish

Christmas is just days away. If you are among those still looking for presents, help is at hand with our gift guides

How to Drink Better: It is always better to buy one bottle of good wine than three or four average bottles

Seán Moncrieff: Despite her earnest promises to be careful, it of course got into every nook and corner

In search of some great gardening books to entertain, inspire and inform you over Christmas? Fionnuala Fallon offers her top choices

Christmas reads for everyone from little adventurers to teen romantacy fans

Planning ahead will pay dividends with a less stressful gift-giving experience

Irish-made cheffy utensils from The Bear? A beautiful handmade basket for spuds? These ideas are sure to surprise hard-to-buy-for food lovers

Sommeliers and hospitality experts give their say on drinks perfect for those cosy winter nights