BULLETIN: Flights at Gatwick Airport have resumed but delays remain; DPP appeals sentence of farmer who killed neighbour

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IRELAND: Aer Lingus says it intends to operate all flights in and out of London Gatwick today, subject to airspace at the airport remaining open.

IRELAND:The Director for Public Prosecutions has lodged an appeal against the leniency of the jail sentence handed down to Kerry farmer Michael Ferris.

IRELAND: Taking time to relax and enjoy Christmas after a life-changing nine months is the plan for the determined young Cork man Jack O’Driscoll who said he feels lucky with how his life has turned out.

IRELAND: Today is the shortest day of the year and one of the most popular days to view the Winter Solstice at Newgrange.

WORLD: After a drone caused chaos for tens of thousands of passengers at Gatwick Airport, we look at how the events have unfolded so far.

BUSINESS: Businesses that import from or export to the EU “need to take certain steps” to prepare for a no-deal Brexit, Treasury Minister Mel Stride has said.

SPORT: New Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is said to have had a positive meeting with West Ham star Declan Rice.

SPORT: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no hesitation in answering Manchester United’s call and would love to earn the permanent manager’s job.

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VIRAL: To help you along the journey that is 'Christmas with the family', we’ve popped together a list of Irish podcasts to binge on as you gear yourself up that obligatory family walk.

SHOWBIZ:Ryan Reynolds has been pranked by his Hollywood chums. The actor, 42, posted a snap of himself wearing an ornate Christmas jumper, alongside Jake Gyllenhall and Hugh Jackman.

FEATURE: There’s no need to settle for less at the Christmas table, says Arlene Harris who asks three wise chefs for their top vegan recipes