I have put together a list of three Irish whiskey advent calendars that will help you count down the days until Christmas.

Despite chillier weather, Ireland’s year-round beauty beckons ... and some key events to look out for. Greystones Christmas Day swim Greystones is home to one of the county’s three Blue ...

Photo: John Cleary. Sally Bannon from Tralee enjoying the Christmas swim at Fenit on Sunday. Photo: John Cleary. Getting ready for the Christmas plunge at Fenit on Sunday. Photo: John Cleary.