How to survive an Irish Christmas

Ask Audrey, the Irish Examiner’s resident agony aunt, reflects on the Irish Christmas with Colm Tobin, author of Surviving Ireland. From festive TV to the Christmas swim, here’s your how-to guide to the season    

I wouldn’t read Colm Tobin’s book, Surviving Ireland, on the train.

You’ll end up giggling away to yourself and the other passengers will think you’re some kind of fool. Or maybe from Tipperary.