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People have an opportunity to remember their loved ones in a special way this festive season by sponsoring a light for them on University Hospital Galway’s Christmas tree.

Halloween has come and gone and now everyone's mind is turning towards Christmas and more importantly what gifts to purchase. For some it is the best time of year; they revel in buying Christmas presents. For others, the festive period is a pain in the proverbial as they struggle to buy a present. Ultimately what happens is that they buy a present which they most likely purchased last year such as biscuits, pyjamas, and the ever reliable Lynx gift set.

Ireland will generate approximately 90,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas. With this figure in mind, here are some tips for a sustainable and climate friendly festive season.

With the entertaining season on the horizon and festive treats on the mind, why not shake up your Christmas dessert menu this year and create some delicious Christmas pudding truffles.

Stylish, sophisticated and with plenty of sparkle, The Galmont Hotel & Spa has all the ingredients to make your Christmas party extra special. This year, put your party night in the hands of the professionals at The Galmont, where we have options to suit all numbers and budgets. With our carefully designed packages, you’re every Christmas wish will come true. Our party nights are booking up fast so call us today.

Ireland West Airport is expecting over 50,000 passengers to pass through the airport this December with 30,000 passengers welcomed through the airport over the Christmas period, making it the busiest in the airport’s history.

Retail Ireland, the Ibec group that represents the sector, has published its Christmas Retail Monitor 2018 that predicts the Irish household will spend an average of €2,690 in shops this December, approximately €866 more than any other month of this year and roughly three percent more than Christmas 2017.

The 2018 Athlone Christmas lights were turned on in spectacular style on Sunday evening in John Count McCormack Square.

During the festive season supermarket shelves are stacked with tins of biscuits and jumbo-sized chocolate boxes. These biscuits and chocolates are also stacked — with calories, fat, and sugar. While they provide us with a quick and easy option to bring to a friend’s house or when we visit our relatives, we all know that boxes of sweet goods can quickly build up and encourage binging.

Athlone Springs Hotel is the place to party this festive season; centrally located, contemporary décor, good food and drink and lots of Christmas cheer will make your party stand out from the rest.