Christmas parties. The bane of your existence, well, of your seasonal organisational existence at least. Granted, that may not be the biggest part of your life, but it’s a stressful, worrying, and frustrating part. So, as always, we’ve come up with the answer of how to make your life easier for you. And again, there’s no thanks needed, please keep your applause until the end.

Seriously, read till the end, because we’ve slaved away over a hot internet all day long, and you can’t be bothered to even read our tips. Oh, there's also a competition down there, so that might interest you, just saying.

O’Callaghan Hotels have your Christmas Party covered this year. With four venues to choose from; whether you fancy a themed night, a tailor made Christmas party or just keep it simple with casual after work finger food and drinks all in the heart of the Dublin’s Fair City, they’ve got you covered.

As always, The Davenport Hotel is hosting a themed party night, and this year they’re going with “School Disco”, with 80’s and 90’s hits playing all night by one or Ireland’s premiere cover bands, “The Scene”, while you chow down of snacks and Prosecco. And all that from just €59 per person.

Now, none of my school disco’s had Prosecco, or food for that matter, but what we did have was…actually, if you, like some of us, would like to forget your school disco days, and are in the mood for something a little more official, the Alexander hotel is for you. Not only does this hotel have different venues to suit small and large groups but the events team have a range of Christmas party packages available that will suit all types of budgets and sizes! The Alexander Hotel has almost 100 guest rooms if you and your colleagues would like to spend the night after a late night. Packages are available from €50 per person.

Of course, not all of us want to spend a whole night with our work colleagues, I mean, we see them enough in a place we don’t like, why would we waste a nice night out on them. But all kidding aside, the Mont Clare and the St. Stephen’s Green hotel have great bars if a casual drink and some finger food is what you’re after. Not every Christmas party has to break the bank, and starting at just €12 per person, both these four-star bars a perfect for a small and large groups, especially if you like live music and a great atmosphere.

To get in contact to book your party, or ask any questions, head over to their website here, but now lets get on to that competition. For a chance to win a free Christmas party, click here, or on that big old photo underneath, best of luck.