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Home for Christmas

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Priest to sleep out in addicts’ squat

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Priest to sleep out in addicts’ squat

A young Catholic priest will wake up on Christmas morning at a condemned apartment block in Ennis frequently used by heroin addicts as a squat.

Warning: Christmas trimmings toxic to pets

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Warning: Christmas trimmings toxic to pets
Pub branches out with tree record

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Pub branches out with tree record
12 million gifts ‘equals 74k tonnes of recycling’

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12 million gifts ‘equals 74k tonnes of recycling’
President speaks of resilience and solidarity of Irish people

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President speaks of resilience and solidarity of Irish people
Airport joy as happy couple ring in new era

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Airport joy as happy couple ring in new era
Christmas trees hide as many as 25,000 bugs
Christmas trees hide as many as 25,000 bugs

It’s enough to put you off your Christmas dinner.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

Opening Lines
Opening Lines

AND so this is Christmas, and what have you done? “NOT A THING” says you, “I thought I had more time”.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

When Mrs Claus came to town
When Mrs Claus came to town

As children queue to meet Santa, I surprise them by turning up and asking them what presents they want for Christmas, writes Mrs Claus.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

The Centre of a London Christmas
The Centre of a London Christmas

For 60 years, the Camden LIC has welcomed, advised and entertained the Irish, and acted as a home from home for those who need reassurance, says Claire Droney.

Mon, 23 Dec, 2013

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