Christmas Archives

Track Santa on his epic journey

newadmin wrote in AO Show, iWork, News, News & Sports, The Hub, The Lift .

Santa has set off with his reindeer on a mammoth journey to deliver millions of presents across the globe this Christmas Eve. Mr. Claus will travel hundreds of thousands of miles, before arriving in Ireland in the early hours of Christmas morning. Over 130,000 children in Ireland received letters from Santa this year, thanks to […]

Here’s how your time could be the most important thing you give this Christmas

newadmin wrote in News & Sports .

A heartfelt appeal from the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation as we countdown to Christmas. Over 20 years after it was set up, the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is a vital part of hundreds of families’ lives right across the country. The charity funds and supports specialist home care for sick children so that […]

Gaelscoil in Cork swaps homework for Random Acts of Kindness

newadmin wrote in Ireland, Saturday .

‘Tis the season. Source: Facebook (@gaelscoilmhiciluichoileain) A national school in Clonakilty in Co Cork has decided to swap homework for random acts of kindness. For the month of December, students in Gaelscoil Mhichil Ui Choileain will have no formal homework. Instead, they’ll be doing good deeds for friends, neighbours and their communities. The children are […]

It’s official… Watching Christmas movies is good for you

newadmin wrote in Lifestyle .

As if we needed an excuse… There’s just under seven weeks until Christmas Day which means one thing. It’s high time to dig out the Christmas movies. And in case you needed an excuse, a leading psychologist has claimed that watching Christmas movies is good for you and puts you in a better mood. They […]

Chris Kamara is releasing a Christmas album

newadmin wrote in Entertainment .

Well that’s something you don’t see everyday. Football pundit and ex-footballer Chris Kamara is set to release a Christmas album this year. Kammy is known all over the world for his catchphrase “Unbelievable, Jeff!” which came from this gas clip which went viral a few years ago: Now, Chris is aiming to become the […]

Dublin Zoo is on the search for elves to help Santa this Christmas

newadmin wrote in WTF? .

Looking for a job this Christmas? Dublin Zoo could have the job for you. The zoo is on the search for elves to work in Santa’s Grotto as part of their Christmas Family. The job description says: “Santa is coming to Dublin Zoo this year and he is looking for cheerful and enthusiastic elves to […]

This man celebrates Christmas every day of the year

newadmin wrote in WTF? .

“I’ve eaten 500,000 sprouts in the last 20 years.” Alan Park AKA ‘Mr Christmas’ holds the title for celebrating Christmas every single day of the year. Louise Clarke and The Hub caught up with Alan on Monday to find out just how he does it. The question on all our minds was what does he […]

A travel company will pay you to be an elf in Lapland this Christmas

newadmin wrote in WTF? .

While nobody likes working for Christmas we’ve found the one job we’d be willing to make an exception for. A Finnish travel company is looking to hire full-time elves for the Christmas period. Lapland Safaris has now opened applications for Christmas elf roles, where you will get paid to transform into an elf for the Christmas […]

Claims Christmas Will Be Cancelled With Change Of School Patronage

admin wrote in News & Sports .

Two schools based in Dublin have said they will not be able to celebrate Christmas if their patronage is changed. Both primary schools have told parents they won’t be able to mark the festive season, Easter or Saint Patrick’s Day if there is a change of patronage. It comes as one of eight Catholic Primary […]

Love Actually Live Is Coming To Ireland

newadmin wrote in iWork, iWork, News .

Nice one! It’s probably a little too early to start talking Christmas films. However, Love Actually fans will be delighted to know the live version of the film is coming to Ireland. ✨✨LOVE ACTUALLY✨✨ Live Concert Tour With Full Orchestra @BGETheatre 4th December 2019 Kicking off the holiday season & getting many into the spirit, the […]