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An absolute must for Christmas Day!
This Christmas Pudding is gorgeous… give it a try!! Main Ingredients. 110g Breadcrumbs 225g Suet 225g Ruscavado Sugar 110g Flour Pinch Baking Powder 1teasp Mixed Spice 1/2 teasp Nutmeg 1/2teasp Cinnamon 300g Currants 300g Raisins 200g Minced Prunes 110g Mixed Peel 2 Carrots, grated 125ml Guinness 25ml Rum 5 Eggs, beaten 1 tablesp Black Treacle […]
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It’s light years from Dublin to the Death Star,
But the Force is strong with these talented actors! One of the great things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens is watching Dublin actor Domhnall Gleeson getting in touch with his dark side. As General Hux, leader of the First Order, he’s a shiny new addition to the already impressive gallery of Star Wars villains. […]
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Ireland launches first tourism campaign in space
Tourism Ireland celebrates the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, shot on location on Ireland’s beautiful Wild Atlantic Way Planet Earth’s first interstellar tourism campaign has taken off – highlighting a destination that is truly out of this world. Perched above the earth in space, a billboard advertising “Earth’s Wild Atlantic Way” features Skellig […]
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Christmas in Ireland
Ireland lives for Christmas. Our markets are merry, our gifts are crafty and our craic (fun) is as mighty as ever Christmas in Belfast city Here are five ways to spend the festive season in Ireland. 1. Rock around the Christmas markets There’s no better time than December for mixing mulled wine (and cocoa for […]
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A traditionally Irish Christmas
From brave bodies dipping into freezing waters to comforting hot whiskeys by the fire, Ireland’s Christmas traditions range from zany to historic Ireland does Christmas a little bit differently from the rest of the world: we call the Epiphany on 6 January “Little Christmas” or “Women’s Christmas” (as the women got to go out and […]
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The Holiday Shopping Season Starts Now!
Amazon.ca today announced the opening of its Black Friday Deals Store, officially marking the start of the holiday shopping season. The Black Friday Deals Store, available at amazon.ca/blackfriday, offers deals across every category starting now through Black Friday. Customers can find deals on everything from toys and electronics to holiday entertaining essentials and wardrobe must […]
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Country Music Fans Rejoice! Niall Horan performs at CMA Awards!
CTV and the Country Music Association Partner to Deliver THE 51st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS to Canadians, Airing November 8 on CTV Two With four collaborative musical performances announced this morning, CTV has partnered with the Country Music Association to deliver THE 51st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS to Canadians, airing Wednesday, November 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT […]
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Every ancestral journey is a truly personal story.
Every ancestral journey is a truly personal story. When you embark upon yours, you can never be quite sure where tracing your roots will take you. For some, this quest takes them back to Scotland, the land of their forebears. Often you’ll find that discovering your heritage can stir something deep down in your soul. […]
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Walmart Canada unveils Top Toys of 2017
It’s easier than ever for Canadians to shop for the must-have toys this holiday season with the Walmart Toy Academy, which houses curated toy lists based on budget and interests. Lists include: top toys of 2017, top toys under $20, top toys under $50, top collectible toys, top toys for preschoolers and top toys for […]
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Toys”R”Us® Canada unveils its “Holiplay” Hot Toy List
Attention moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas and holiday gift-givers! Today Toys“R”Us® Canada unveiled its 2017 “Holiplay” Hot Toy List – the most anticipated toy list of the year. As the authority on all things toy and baby, the Toys“R”Us team has travelled the world to uncover hot trends and toy phenomena so they can provide parents […]