Yes, it could be true! Historians now believe that the remains of the first ever Santa Claus, lie in its final resting place, of no other than Jerpoint Abbey in County Kilkenny! The legend of Father Christmas, first came about from Nicholas of Myra who lived in Turkey during the 4th century. He was a philanthropist and was especially known for secretly leaving gifts for the poor. Not long after he died in 346, his extraordinary generosity was noted and he was declared a saint - Saint Nicholas. There were …
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Well your dreams just might come true according to one confident Donegal postman! While Met Eireann have stated that it is too early to tell, a Donegal man has made his own prediction and is forecasting a white Christmas in Ireland! So what makes a white Christmas in Ireland I hear you ask? Well it is defined as 25mm of snow at Dublin Airport on Christmas Day and this has not happened since 2004! Michael Gallagher, a postman from Donegal has been noticing a number of indictors that makes him 90% confident that …
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This Christmas for the first time, major retailers are breaking from tradition and planning to open their doors to eager shoppers on St. Stephen’s Day. So if you haven’t had enough of the pre Christmas shopping or you’re just after some fantastic bargains in the sales, you’re sure to be joining the shopping frenzy on St. Stephen’s Day! Calling all shopaholics! If you want to be first to bag some serious bargains in the Christmas sales you’ll need to be ready to hit the shops early on St. Stephen’s morning. …
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Looking for somewhere to ring in 2010? Well Dublin is a city that really knows how to throw a party! There’s no doubt the pubs and clubs will each have their own countdown but we have done a lot of searching and found a few other events that you may be interested in. The New Years Eve Gala Ball at the National Concert Hall is one of the hottest tickets in town! This annual event is also a major fixture on New Year’s Eve and is the perfect opportunity to …
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Rediscover the magic of Christmas with a visit to the Christmas in Killarney Festival. Now in its 5th year, it has become one of the most popular Christmas festivals in Ireland. This year it will feature an ice skating rink, a free Santa’s lodge, a children’s parade, open air christmas markets and concerts to name a few. Read on to find what else is in store… If you’re in the south west of Ireland this December, then don’t forget to stop off in Killarney for its famous Christmas Festival. Killarney …
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There are some cracking Christmas events for kids taking place this year in Dublin. Here we take a look at just some of the events taking place, which your little ones are sure to love! Christmas at Imaginosity Imaginosity is Dublin’s children’s museum and it’s located in Sandyford. This interactive museum is all about learning while having fun. The museum has a action packed calendar of events for the month of December. There will be workshops where kids can learn to make Christmas decorations, special Christmas storytimes, Christmas discos, and …
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There’s no better way to get into the festive spirit than enjoying a pre Christmas shopping trip to Dublin city. With every type of shop imaginable stocked up with Christmas presents and gifts, extended opening hours and a wonderful Christmas atmosphere on the streets - Dublin is the ultimate Christmas shopping experience. Christmas is just not the same without some Christmas shopping! So why not pack your bags and head to Dublin city for a shopping trip. Dublin has a wide variety of shopping districts and shopping centres to choose …
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There’s plenty of reasons to visit Limerick city this Christmas! Not only is it the best shopping destination in the mid-west but in the run up to Christmas, Limerick will offer free parking, Christmas markets, Christmas on Ice and much more festive fun which is all part of the Limerick Winterfest 2009. The festivities will kick off at 6pm on Friday 20th of November when local boxing hero Andy Lee together with the Mayor of Limerick will switch on the eco-friendly Christmas lights in the city. They will also switch …
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The ’12 Days of Christmas Market’ is a magical Christmas festival not to be missed! It runs from the 12th - 23rd of December and this year it has added two previews days on the 10th and 11th of December. This little Christmas village can be found on the Dublin Docklands and is well worth checking out if your heading to Dublin for your Christmas shopping. The Christmas Market at the Dublin Docklands is one of the highlights of the festive calendar in Dublin and is now entering its fifth …
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One of the best times of the year to enjoy a racing festival in Ireland is at Christmas. It is the perfect opportunity to have a get together with family and friends and enjoy a fantastic day out. There’s a unique festive atmosphere that comes with Christmas race meetings and Ireland has lots to choose from. Read our guide to find out where in Ireland you can go racing this Christmas. The Fairyhouse Festival is the first on the Christmas racing calendar. It takes place on Saturday 28th and Sunday …
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