Sea conditions are expected to be choppy on the east coast, with calmer conditions forecast along the west of the country.

An Post said women are more organised than men when it comes to Christmas presents

Since the Garda operation for the Christmas period began at the start of the month, 5,393 drivers have been detected for speeding offences.

Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine, Dr Aisling Loy, told Newstalk that the period leading up to Christmas and early New Year is an extremely busy time at their clinic.

Speaking on Newstalk, the chief executive of ALONE, Seán Moynihan, said the holiday period can be difficult for some people.

16 percent will go shopping and four percent will take a wintry dip in the sea.