Christmas

Doing Christmas Your Way!

Doing Christmas Your Way!

We are heading into the sparkle of Christmas and so many people love it! It is a break from the humdrum of everyday life and for many even putting up a Christmas tree and decorations gives you a new cosy environment to be in for the festive period, but that is not how everyone feels.

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Jingle all the Way to Croke Park to join Santa at his Christmas training camp! 

Jingle all the Way to Croke Park to join Santa at his Christmas training camp! 

Fans of the festive season and Gaelic games will be thrilled to hear that Santa Claus is preparing his sleigh and reindeer for his annual trip to Croke Park! Santa arrived at the GAA Museum at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday November 18th

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A Visit to Guinness Storehouse

A Visit to Guinness Storehouse

Traditions differ from family to family, however one of my favourite traditions is to visit the Guinness Storehouse. The Guinness Storehouse located at James’s Gate, covers seven floors, and is fun for the whole family. Since its establishment in 2000,

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Donnybrook Christmas Lights

Donnybrook Christmas Lights

David Doyle has once more lit up the Donnybrook skies with his fantastic Christmas house which last year raised over 1000 euro. All proceeds this year going to The Irish Blue Cross, Animal Welfare Charity. You can visit and donate at 3 St Broc’s Cottages, Donnybrook.

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The Man – the Magic – the Lights

The Man – the Magic – the Lights

Saturday December 2nd is the date when Mr Tilly’s lights on Bath Avenue are switched on. The event starts at 6.30pm, so make sure and be there early. A Christmas tradition now for over two decades. This amazing display of lights and all things Christmassy

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Photo Diary: Christmas in Dublin

Photo Diary: Christmas in Dublin

Photography by Ian Davis

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Where’s me (Xmas) Jumper?!

Where’s me (Xmas) Jumper?!

Fast forward to 2022 and the popularity of these go-to garments has set new trends, where actually if you don’t own one or have never worn one, it’s frowned upon in today’s society. And you’re mocked as a Grinch! The history of said jumper originated from Scandinavian

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Feel the Magic of Dublin’s Winter Lights this Christmas

Feel the Magic of Dublin’s Winter Lights this Christmas

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the spectacular ‘Dublin Winter Lights’ will remain on until January 1st. 16 locations around the city have been transformed with colourful projections and lighting displays, including for the first time, The Spire.

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It’s Time For Live Crib Extra!

It’s Time For Live Crib Extra!

In my opinion however, those that sought to retain the yuletide lambs and donkeys did not go far enough. They needed to go big and, rather than merely protest against being denied the live crib, to propose a larger and livelier variety for the 21st century.

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Donnybrook Christmas House that puts Children at its Centre

Donnybrook Christmas House that puts Children at its Centre

Spectacular Christmas House in Donnybrook with all proceeds going to Children’s Health Ireland, Crumlin. This house of wonder is the brainchild of David Doyle, is breathtaking to look at, and all for a really good cause.

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