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Dreaming of a tree-mendous Christmas: how to set up your spruce
With Kathryn Thomas saying her dogs and child are constantly pulling decorations off the tree, here's Esther N McCarthy's guide to troubleshooting your tree this Christmas

Wed, 08 Dec, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review: Davy's hay day derailed by grinning Donncha 
Ireland's Fittest Family review: Davy's hay day derailed by grinning Donncha 
The Kinsellas took it all in their stride as they now look established as one of the competition's favourites 

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

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Gift guide: Here's what to get those hard-to-buy-for people this Christmas
Esther N McCarthy wraps up her perfect picks of gifts for Christmas festive season, for all those hard to buy people in your life, from the childminder to the auntie living abroad

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family: The cockiest family in the competition aren't even from Cork
Ireland's Fittest Family: The cockiest family in the competition aren't even from Cork
The confident Bissetts make a splash and scrape through to the next round

Mon, 29 Nov, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review: Kinsellas get the golden ticket and plenty laughs  
Ireland's Fittest Family review: Kinsellas get the golden ticket and plenty laughs  
The clan from Enniscorthy provided brilliant entertainment, while Chloe had us rooting for the Farrells 

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

A wheelie great time: taking a family cycle on the Limerick Greenway
A wheelie great time: taking a family cycle on the Limerick Greenway
Esther N McCarthy and family set off on their bicycles to explore some of Limerick’s historic sites

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review, episode 3: Balance is everything 
Ireland's Fittest Family review, episode 3: Balance is everything 
Saoirse Corcoran may have had difficult time in one of the challenges, but it was inspiring to see her  get up and start all over again 

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review: For fab dad, it's not all about winning 
Ireland's Fittest Family review: For fab dad, it's not all about winning 
The highlight of the latest episode was seeing the love and pride Stephen Mooney had for his family. Even Donncha was melted 

Mon, 08 Nov, 2021

Ireland's Fittest Family review: Enjoyable first instalment of our very own Squid Game
Ireland's Fittest Family review: Enjoyable first instalment of our very own Squid Game
It was a pity to see the McCarthy clan bow out, but Anna Geary and co got the new series off to a flying start 

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

Ted Lasso: Hooray for the rootin' tootin' coach who stole our TV hearts 
Ted Lasso: Hooray for the rootin' tootin' coach who stole our TV hearts 
As the season finale of season two of Ted Lasso arrives, Esther N McCarthy explains the appeal of a show that's become a firm favourite of the Covid era 

Thu, 07 Oct, 2021

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