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We all have one. The person who seems to have everything, wants nothing and responds to every question about Christmas presents with the familiar words: "Don't be buying me anything."

If you are running behind on your Christmas to-do list, or you just did not expect the time to move so fast, it is okay! You still can turn Christmas gift-giving around by following 'the five gift rule'. Said to be a minimalist gift-giving guideline that focuses on quality over quantity, you can take this rule and make Christmas truly special.

As the holidays draw nearer and gift lists grow longer, it is worth taking a minute to slow down and think about what the season should be about. While many will rush to the latest gadgets and shiniest toys to give, the gift of slowness and analog joys can be just as sweet.

Christmas is supposed to be the season of goodwill, but for many households it can also become the season of financial anxiety. Between presents, food, decorations, social occasions and travel, the costs can mount up remarkably quickly.

The magic of Christmas is coming to Castlebar as Santa Claus prepares to make a special stop at TF Royal Hotel & Theatre on Sunday, 29 November, promising a festive afternoon of delicious food, family fun and Christmas magic for all ages.

Just as the nights grow darker and the veil between worlds feels a little thinner, the trio will arrive at the Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, October 31, at 8pm.

Ghosts, witches, spiders and plenty of magical mischief are taking over Brigit’s Garden this October. Families are invited to dress up in their spookiest disguises and celebrate Samhain with three days of Howling Halloween fun on Saturday 24th, Sunday 25th and Monday 26th October, from 12–4pm.

Galway is getting into the spirit of the season as Blas na Samhna – A Taste of November returns for 2026, bringing food, folklore and autumnal flavours to venues across the city and county.

Galway’s M. Fitzgerald’s is getting into the Halloween spirit, transforming the popular city centre venue into a spooky autumn destination, with spectacular seasonal decorations creating a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere for visitors.

By the time Halloween approaches in Ireland, the garden has taken on a very different character. The long evenings have disappeared, leaves are gathering on lawns and paths, and there is that familiar mixture of damp earth, woodsmoke and cool air that tells us winter is not far away. Yet October is far from the end of the gardening year. In fact, it is one of the best times to tidy, plant and prepare the garden while also enjoying the wonderfully atmospheric surroundings that make Halloween feel so at home in the Irish autumn.