The Irish Mail on Sunday - 21 Dez 2025
NEW YEAR BY-ELECTION SHOWDOWN FOR MARTIN
Bumper TV mag with listings right up to New Year’s Day
Is Lily’s sexy Santa a signal to ex?
Mother’s court fight for right to breastfeed newborn baby
Weather
Home and Ry’
Danny McElhinney on 2025’s best music
The fall of Walliams
Santa Lily sleighs ’em in the ultimate revenge dress
A drama teacher told Kate Winslet: ‘you should stick to the fat girl roles’
Pharma tycoon’s son held in Dubai over global crypto-money laundering operation
Why so many bags? ‘ I thought I’d bring the washing home for Ma’
‘We’ll move new year poll writs’
The two key constituencies profiled
DISCREPANCIES AND QUESTIONS
RORY’S GONG SLAM
Mescal and Buckley are a dream team
Ring of steel to guard Holocaust memorial
Martin’s anger at lack of justice for Pte Rooney
Anna’s now calling for a pregnant pause on remarks
‘It wouldn’t be my first time to be dropped’
‘I couldn’t look at Monica because she’s so like me’
One last throw of the dice
Big shoes to fill: Maestro George Hamilton’s most memorable lines
Girls aged 16 in his BGT dressing room... and how he enticed two fans 27 years his junior back to his £3.5million home
Viewers’ anger as BBC won’t axe Walliams’ St Stephen’s Day show
Children’s charity drops his name from website
I’m happily married with a new work balance which allows for more home time
The Bondi Beach massacre has shocked us. But religion is not to blame for the sins of the world
Christmas is a time to give thanks for the peace, prosperity and community we treasure
A light shines in the darkness
IT’S devastating
Radical action is needed to prevent road fatalities
PICTURE OF THE WEEK
CROSSWORD No 1470
SMOKES& DAGGERS
QUOTES OF THE WEEK
LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION, No 1469:
Armchair critics should leave Reiner family alone
Kate might break her one-watch rule for her son’s film
McGregor’s joins Vatican gallery of miscreants
MEGHAN MARKLE
VANITY Fair’s
Martin is damaged but the centre ground say the bloodletting needs to stop for now
Martin is damaged but the centre ground say the bloodletting needs to stop for now
PETA’s turkey billboard adverts given a roasting
One in four military women allege bullying
Like brave Angelina, I wear scars with pride
Designer who deserved more glory
The Big Day is a lot smaller this year
AI, the gift that keeps on giving
Cameron’s bedroom now a ‘sad museum’
The Queen Mammy
‘Sex drugs stashed in bathrooms’at the party where Epstein Files pic of Andrew was taken
Angry victims accuse Trump of ‘cover-up’
‘Sex drugs stashed in bathrooms’at the party where Epstein Files pic of Andrew was taken
Andrew puppet ‘used to grope victim’ spotted
Cost of policing Dáil protests soars to €585k
Bobby Ewing’s no fan of the ‘Irish goodbye’
‘They were happy days, even if I got hate mail’
I wasn’t paid to take the rap for killing Kirsty
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This is MY LOVE STORY
THE NIGHT MANAGER
MRS BROWN’S BOYS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
THE MANDY WHO KNEW TOO MUCH
FINDING FATHER CHRISTMAS
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Wildand wilful creativity ...thebest artistsof theyear
Wildand wilful creativity ...thebest artistsof theyear
OH YES YOU WILL GO TO THE PANTO!
€340m... and it still looks like an old Doctor Who
DUBAI’S best hotels
Fill your stockings with crafts, laughs and a few of Joanna Lumley’s favourite things this Christmas
YOU’LL GETA KICKOUT OFTHESE
Begorrah begosh – Irish Blood is actually decent!
THIS WEEK, I’M WATCHING...
A financial quiz to see how savvy you are...
Sneaky levies that mean we pay for everything!
Nobody
I’m treating my loved ones this year, they keep me grounded post-Traitors!
O’Neill’s season ‘just starting’ after double
When League of Ireland was the Best show in town
Not very much for Joshua to salute, as pantomime show overshadows sport
‘Not good enough . . . I should KO him in two rounds’
Entertainment? Only The Donald thinks so...
3 TO WATCH THIS WEEK
THE SEXTON VOID
NEW FRONTIERS
Munster cruise as Dragons devour Connacht
From the margins to mainstream
‘Charlie was in Abbotstown two years ago, now he’s kicking winning field goals in the NFL, it’s crazy’
‘Charlie was in Abbotstown two years ago, now he’s kicking winning field goals in the NFL, it’s crazy’
CODE BREAKERS
Shortt and Bradley among stars recognised
TODAY’S ACTION
Burns must be backed on licence to cut bills
GAA’s call not to drop Allianz was correct
Fan unrest grows at Celtic
Andrews’ men add to record woes of Wolves
Sunderland extend their derby win positivity
Broja’s late rescue act for Clarets
Gunners top at Christmas as Gyokeres holds nerve
3
Dom at the double as Palace stunned by in-form Leeds
Guardiola demands his players raise level
Cherki opens bag of tricks as City shine
Jekyll and Hyde Blues wreck the Toon party
Maresca yearning for experience amidst youth
4
Liverpool edge wild ride of tantrums, cards and controversy
Liverpool edge wild ride of tantrums, cards and controversy
Tottenham find fighting spirit too late to turn game
Frank livid after Spurs red cards
SPURS SEE REDS!
McIlroy adds RTÉ award to his 2025 collection
‘Allianz not involved in war in Gaza’
A modern farce only The Donald could love
How unknown Down man became Leader in his field
‘ My tree goes up in November’
BUMPER FESTIVE ISSUE
ON THE TOWN
The kitten took one look at my lovely tree and like Nelson, up he went...
I AM A COMPLETE CHRISTMAS CONVERT
I AM A COMPLETE CHRISTMAS CONVERT
Taste of the East
THAI-STYLE CRAB CAKES
MULLED PEARS WITH GINGER CREAM
Ten of the best cards and sets to spread the love this Christmas
Forgotten someone on your list? Check out these ideas
South William Clinic
Peter Mark Gift Card
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Kérastase Genesis Fondant Gift Set
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Redken All Soft Gift Set
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Bobbi Brown Swipe and Glow Eye Shadow Set
Sculpted By Aimee The Complete Essentials
Kash Beauty Holiday Radiance Gift Set
EARTH ANGELS — LOOKS TO LIFT YOU OUT OF THIS WORLD
EARTH ANGELS — LOOKS TO LIFT YOU OUT OF THIS WORLD
Set the scene for the festive feast
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Set the scene for the festive feast
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10 TOP CHRISTMAS MOVIES
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Who will Ray choose ...his mum or Laurel?
Radio Week
Ghosts of Christmas past
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EASTENDERS
MAGICAL FOR MICHELLE
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The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe: The Read With Steffan
A Classical Christmas: Inside
Cricket: Australia v England
PICK OF THE DAY
Lesley Garrett at the BBC
Tsunami 2004: The Day The Wave Hit
All Her Fault
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