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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.

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.

Almost half of retailers believe their sales will decrease this year according to research carried out by industry expert, Melissa Moore.

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union & St. Jarlath’s Credit Unions have once again teamed up to bring their Members Connect Friday, a day of one day only special offers and discounts in a range of local businesses. Over 30 businesses from Galway City & County have collaborated with the Credit Unions to bring you the very first Connect Friday.

It might have been the strangest year but there nothing strange at all about the familiar welcome that awaits people when they venture back into the heart of the city for their Christmas experience next month.

As Christmas Day passes in a whirlwind of Celebrations boxes and torn apart gift wrap strewn across the sofa, the post Christmas sales come hurtling at us at top speed.

Irish shoppers are set to spend an estimated €1.59 billion on Christmas this year, according to new research by ecommerce partner Webloyalty.

For the festive season ahead, Lidl Ireland is offering customers in Mayo a chance to win their entire Christmas shopping. Since the start of November, tickets for Lidl’s nationwide Trolley Dash have gone on sale for just €1. Winners will be challenged Supermarket Sweep style to dash around Lidl and grab as much of their Christmas shopping as possible in just two minutes! One hundred per cent of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Lidl’s charity partner, Barretstown.