An Garda Síochána has commenced ‘Operation Táirge’, supporting operational activity aimed at detecting and preventing Organised Retail Crime (ORC). Under ‘Operation Táirge’ Gardaí nationwide will work on reducing organised retail…

The Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with the National Monuments Services (NMS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is delighted to announce that it will once again live-stream the…

Cork City Council, in association with Bus Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and An Garda Síochana, is encouraging members of the public to leave their cars at home and make use of public transport this Christmas…

An Garda Síochána and The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have launched a road safety campaign and called on drivers to act responsibly and to not be tempted to drink and…

The 2021/2022 ‘Be Winter Ready’ Campaign launched on 17 November 2021. This page provides a number of sources for up-to-date information on transport services and roads during severe weather. For…

January 6 is a special day in Ireland when we celebrate the women who worked so tirelessly during the holiday period. Nollaig na mBan (pronunciation Null-ug na Mon), which can…

Learn why John James Audubon described the Wild Turkey as “one of the most interesting of the birds indigenous to the United States of America.” After reading these facts, you’re sure to…

This festive season will be unlike any other… unless other holiday season’s you’ve had to quarantine, can’t travel and the thought of a pint in a pub is a mere…

Aviva and Cork Opera House are proud to announce our 2019 Panto – the swashbuckling and magical story of Peter Pan. Thursday 28 November 2019 – Sunday 19 January 2020€27.50,…

Ingredients: – 1 lemon, unwaxed if possible – 1 large orange, or two mandarin oranges – 4 dozen cloves, approx. – 170g (6oz) brown sugar – 2 sticks cinnamon – 2–3 star anise (optional) – 1 bottle…

TheatreworX is back with this year’s Helix Panto ‘The Three Musketeers’. With all the wit, magic and fun that our audiences have come to expect from our hilarious panto!  TheatreworX…

For many of us, the biggest day of the holiday season is Christmas, and after all the presents are opened, that day’s main event usually involves food. We bet that…

These German hazelnut Christmas cookies are easy to make & look and taste great, with a delicious flavoring from the hazelnut. I mentioned before that I have been lucky enough…

1. Think practically Before you plan your menu, consider the size of your oven and the size and amount of tins, pans and hob space you need. A large turkey…

Key to every Christmas is a delicious perfectly stress-free dinner that will allow you to spend more time with your family and friends. And if you are tired of having…

Christmas is a heady brew of family, religion, myth, spectacle, presents, cooking, stress and the supernatural. We cast a scientific eye over what can often be a bit of an…

Christmas food traditions vary widely across the world and no two families sit down to the exact same meal. Each household has a different way of celebrating Christmas, and while…

Eggnog is the type of drink that people either love or really really hate. It’s rich, creamy, and, well, egg-y. We fall into the camp of people who love it….

When we think of Christmas, lots of traditions spring to mind like holly wreaths, Christmas trees, presents and Father Christmas coming to visit. One of the perhaps more unusual traditions…

All over the city Christmas lights sparkle, artisan pop-up markets emerge, and carollers and buskers fill the winter air with merry sounds. Festive traditional events abound alongside more modern celebrations…

Tis the season to be…well informed. We all love Christmas, but how much do any of us actually know about why Christmas is the way it is? Here are 31…

PANTOMIMES AND THEATRE BELFAST Alice The Musical New musical version of Lewis Carroll’s topsy-turvy masterpiece by Paul Boyd. Lyric Theatre, Ridgeward Street Until Jan 5 £12.50/17.50 048-90381081 lyrictheatre.co.uk The Elves…

More and more Christmas Markets are popping up around Ireland every year, from small and kitschy village fairs to hipster craft shopping experiences. Here’s our list of the best around…

Winter comes in many guises in Europe, in the polar north there’s serious snow and sunless weeks, while you’ll find lingering sunshine in the mild Mediterranean, and cosy cafe culture…