Marching!Join hands today and take cheer from civic spirit and solidarity. It's the least we can do
Surprise guestsWe love that Sinéad O'Connor turned up at the Peacock last week to play guitar with her brother Joe and sing with Philip King. Next night Paul Brady appeared, followed by a Scullion reunion on Saturday night. Smart tactic to keep the Whole World Round show fresh
Fun-sized seasonal treatsWe like mini mince pies and tiny squares of fruit cake
'Tuning the Radio'RTÉ archive recordings of traditional music and song. Reassuring
Furniture sale mark IClassic furnishings from Aidan Cavey's D4 shop reduced next weekend, December 4th-5th, at Berkeley Court Hotel from 10am-5pm
Furniture sale mark IIRetro furniture from Fuse Interiors for sale until Christmas at Gallery One opposite Christchurch in Dublin
Handel's MessiahSt Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin next Wednesday and Thursday, in aid of One Parent
Giving up the carIt's on our minds as we contemplate new household budgets
Twitter lurkersWe'd be grateful if you would express your own opinions instead of stealing ours
HairshirtsThe garment du jour
Royal watchingKate Middleton's blue Issa engagement dress sold out immediately and clothingattesco.com had a shorter-sleeved imitation for €25 in no time. Send in the clones
