Serious bargains are about to hit Dublin and this time it’s Normal to be excited. The Danish discount chain NORMAL is opening its first Irish store in the Ilac Centre on Henry Street next Tuesday, 19 November at 8:30 a.m., and it’s set to cause a proper stir. With more than 900 stores across Europe, NORMAL has made a name for itself with fixed low prices — no sneaky “sale ends soon” signs, just solid deals every single day. Expect everything from snacks and skincare to home b

Everyone wants the proper Christmas experience — as colourful as Elf , as magical as Penn & Teller , and with a partridge in a bloody pear tree for good measure. Seeing as Christmas is creeping up faster than your Aunt’s sherry hangover, here are Ireland’s top Christmas markets and when they’re on. From Galway’s big wheel to Belfast’s bratwursts, you’ll find lights, laughs, and enough mulled wine to power a sleigh. Be the hero in your kids’ Christmas story this year. 🎡 Galw

We were delighted to attend the Worldchoice Conference 2025 at the beautiful Johnstown Estate in Enfield, in partnership with TravelBiz. The event brought together leading voices from across the travel industry, celebrating growth, innovation and collaboration under this year’s theme, Future Horizons: Growth and Opportunities. Joanne Conlan (Centre Travel Dundalk), seen here accepting the Shining Star Award The conference explored emerging trends in travel, the growing influ