A tale of three Santas

Fred and Beryl Overty are a Christmas institution in Killarney.

“Wherever I go, I’m recognised,” says Fred Overty. “It’s the beard.

“Last year I was in Dublin Airport at the same time as the Irish rugby team. There was a kerfuffle in the airport. I said ‘What’s going on?’ and the stewardess said, ‘They’ve seen you. One half thinks you’re Santa, and the other half thinks you’re ZZ Top!’”