According to the local fire officer it is "important" for households to ensure that they are not exposed to a chimney fire.

It's important to inspect your tree, as both real and artificial Christmas trees can be nesting grounds for a host of pest insects

A clinic will be held in each Cavan and Monaghan after Christmas.

This year around 13,000 international protection applicants came to Ireland, while a similar number arrived last year.

Using the 19th century "It came upon a midnight clear" hymn as a theme, the bishops said it has a "timely message for us amidst the conflicts in Israel and Gaza and Ukraine.

According to the local bishop, Christmas is a "special time" which "brings out the best in us."

With peace as the central theme of this year's message, the archbishops urge people of faith to be not only peacekeepers but, peace makers.

Safe Food Ireland says the easiest way to ensure your turkey is safe to eat is checking the thickest part has reached 75 degrees celsius.