Public urged to bring gifts for SVP Christmas Fair

A Christmas fair in aid of St Vincent de Paul is taking place at the Bank of Ireland College Green in Dublin today.

Santa's elves are so cold, they turned blue. Xmas Market, BOI College Green 10-6 in aid of @SVP_Ireland #givingtree pic.twitter.com/eoVSKAGJfL

— Bank of Ireland (@talktoBOI) December 13, 2014

Members of the public are being asked to bring gifts for a giving tree, with all donations being delivered to the SVP today.

Come along to our College Green branch 10am to 6pm for the Christmas market in aid of @SVP_Ireland #givingtree pic.twitter.com/Jl37ljSc79

— Bank of Ireland (@talktoBOI) December 13, 2014

Festive and family activities at the market include, face painting, a giant snowglobe along with Santa and his elves.

The event is running until 6pm this evening.

Snowball fights @talktoBOI @BOIbusiness Christmas Market at BOI College Green. Great fun. pic.twitter.com/MhREniK18g

— Dave (@Davetizer) December 13, 2014

Head of corporate social responsibility at Bank of Ireland Audrey Nolan explained what they have being doing to prepare for today's event.

"Over the last number of weeks, our staff have been involved in putting together food hampers, fundraising for wishlist presents, hospital bags and hostel bags, and that's been taking place right across the bank in our branches in every community in Ireland

"We're also inviting members of the public to drop their presents off and we'll be bringing those across to St Vincent de Paul throughout the day.

"We have the largest giving tree in Ireland, it measures over 35ft."