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Home for Christmas

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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.

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Warning: Christmas trimmings toxic to pets
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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

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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

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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.

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