Dublin's Lord Mayor to occupy snow globe at Spire as city starts Christmas early

Well, that's a bit different.

Shoppers in Dublin will be greeted by an unusual sight today as the city gets into the Christmas spirit - Lord Mayor Críona Ní Dhálaigh will take up a spot in a giant snow globe beside the Spire on O'Connell Street at 11am.

A "winter wonderland" will be unveiled to give a taste of the events on offer in town this festive season.