The butcher, baker, the Christmas card maker and the importance of buying Irish

It’s a busy time for everyone in the last frantic few days before Christmas — from finding the perfect tree to the perfect present to pop underneath. But what about the craftspeople working hard behind the scenes to make Christmas special?

The butcher, baker, the Christmas card maker and the importance of buying Irish
Thu, 22 Dec, 2016 - 00:00
Jessica Casey

Jessica Casey talks to the butchers, the bakers and the Christmas card makers, who remind us of the importance of buying Irish

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