Plus: Dreamland continues its journey into Irish music on RTÉ 2XM; Microdisney's 1981 Fanning Session and a live gig from Selló on The Alternative

Plus: Channel 4 examines the Kerry baby case; RTÉ Investigates turns its eye to planning; Scannal looks at the disappearance of Mary Boyle - plus all your live sport for the week

Cozy cardigans, old-school glamour and glitz, and a tribute to Vivienne Westwood

Aran geansaís, Adidas classics, and design from all over Ireland

Once the source of mockery, secondhand gifting has became far more socially acceptable in recent years. However, the practice isn’t without it’s detractors. Kate Demolder spoke to those in the know.

My teenage acne came back with a bang. Here's the products and treatments that actually worked for me.

Christmas books, affirming activities, and the second coming of Furby: gift ideas for the young people in your life

"It has a chippy, scrappy civic pride - The Bear is the latest (and greatest so far) in a long line of movies and television shows that lovingly portray Chicago in all its gritty, glorious modernity."

"A riverside Cork City haven with a pleasing spa, this may just be one of Ireland's most dog-friendly hotels"

"If we looked at each other as friends, how much gentler and more positive might our experience of life be?"

Our weekly guide to beautiful things and big ideas in Ireland

"I’ve been to the Twelve for wine events a number of times... I enjoyed the food in West restaurant on each occasion, it was always creative and tasty, but nothing prepared me for what I experienced on a visit in mid-November."

You’ll need some really good well-flavoured stock and now is the time to start to build up a stash in your freezer. Stock is a flavoured liquid made from bones and poultry carcasses and giblets when available. 

Plus: how to deal with lost baggage, walking with the Snowman; and Women's Christmas in Inchydoney

The best in beauty buys - including gorgeous gift sets a-go-go

The perfect antidote to the traditional Christmas, fish and seafood brings contrasting flavours and a special sea-fresh lightness to the festive table that is always welcome

"The combination of tart and sweet stickiness makes it a delicious accompaniment to a cup of tea."

Noise-cancelling headphones; coffee-makers; and up-to-spec personal grooming tools

Pet pressies, Irish jewellery - and a pin you can scan for a Spotify surprise...

Wine preservation; coffee brewing machines; and the colour of Tony's Chocolonely tasting box

Blue Book Vouchers; festive Irish gifts; hiking boots and more

'Until the big day we had about 165 disco balls of varying sizes clogging up our spare room!'

Nordic countries have a winter mindset; you cannot escape the winter there, especially the further north you go. Nordic people have learned to embrace and appreciate the winter period.

Four chefs talk about how their roots in Palestine, Mexico, Turkey and the Philippines come together to make an Irish Christmas, writes Caroline Hennessy

Nanny Nellie, aka Frank Mackey, gives us a glimpse behind the curtain at the year-long preparation to get the Cork Opera House Panto to the stage - plus a look at Panto around the country!