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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."

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.

The countdown is on for one of Galway’s best-loved Christmas traditions, as sign-up opens for the COPE Galway Christmas Swim 2026.

Waterford is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas with Winterval 2026. Now in its 14th year, Ireland’s Christmas festival will bring weekends of festive entertainment to the city from November 13 to December 23, with headline gigs, Christmas markets, magical family experiences and seasonal celebrations designed to attract visitors from near and far.

Headford and District Association has announced a festive weekend of community events taking place on December5 and December 7. These activities mark the start of the Christmas season in Headford and are made possible through ongoing support from Galway County Council and the many local businesses who help light up the town each year. HADA is run entirely by volunteers in the community for the benefit of the community and surrounding areas, and their work continues thanks to this vital support.

A highlight of Galway’s festive season, St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church’s Annual Christmas Fayre returns on Saturday, November 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Writing Christmas cards can sometimes feel like a tedious task, but when they are done right, they can almost mean as much as a gift does. If you are struggling with how to express yourself and the well-wishes you want to give, take it back to the basics and follow this simple guide to perfect your penmanship.

It is that magical time of year again! The Christmas season is fast approaching, the lights are twinkling, the shops are buzzing, and everyone is searching for that perfect gift. But what do you buy for someone who already has everything, or who is not impressed by the latest gadgets?

Galway’s Local Food and Craft Gift Fair will return for an extended six-day run, breaking with its two-day tradition. The event will now take place over six days, beginning on Thursday, November 27, and continuing until Tuesday, December 2.

The Saturday Market at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church is a Galway tradition that goes back some 800 years. It was a fruit and vegetable market which expanded greatly at this time of the year when the farmers brought in large numbers of turkeys and geese for sale.