26 h. ago ‘Life coming back’ to Bethlehem as Christmas celebrations muted by war return

Crowds watched a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Manger Square on Saturday.

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56 h. ago Drogheda road closed to traffic as council crews deal with 'pulled

Capping from a building fell and pulled the Christmas lights down with it.

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61 h. ago A New York to Scotland flight got all the way across the Atlantic before an air traffic control problem forced a diversion to Ireland

A New York to Scotland flight got all the way across the Atlantic before an air traffic control problem forced a diversion to Ireland  Yahoo

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4 d. ago Yowné is ‘goat’ to be seen at Tom Giblin’s Christmas nativity switch

A new little face is bringing festive cheer to a Letterkenny lights switch-on this weekend. Lisnenan farmer Tom Giblin’s festive… The post Yowné is ‘goat’ to be seen at Tom Giblin’s Christmas nativity switch-on this Friday! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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6 d. ago Raphoe gets into Christmas cheer as town’s lights switched on – Pic Special

Christmas cheer was out and about in Raphoe on Friday night as the town officially turned on its festive lights.… The post Raphoe gets into Christmas cheer as town’s lights switched on – Pic Special appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago UHG launches sale of Children’s Remembrance Day Christmas tree lights

The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway (UHG) has launched its annual ‘Sponsor a Christmas Tree Light’ 2025. It coincided with the unveiling of this year’s Christmas card, given to everyone who sponsors a light on the Christmas tree at UHG in memory of the deceased over the festive season. The sale of […] The post UHG launches sale of Children’s Remembrance Day Christmas tree lights appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago Picture Special: Snow much fun at the Letterkenny Christmas lights switch

Letterkenny folk turned out in big numbers last night as the town officially switched on its Christmas lights. Families gathered… The post Picture Special: Snow much fun at the Letterkenny Christmas lights switch-on! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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1 week ago Peadar Tóibín: Winter Lights? Let's not dilute Christmas with bland, joyless, woke uniformity that means nothing to anyone

Peadar Tóibín: Winter Lights? Let's not dilute Christmas with bland, joyless, woke uniformity that means nothing to anyone  The Irish Independent

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2 w. ago Ireland’s tallest Christmas tree becomes the star of Oakfield Park

Oakfield Park in Raphoe has switched on the lights of Ireland’s tallest Christmas tree. The giant tree stands at over… The post Ireland’s tallest Christmas tree becomes the star of Oakfield Park appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Traffic diversions this weekend for Letterkenny Christmas lights event

A number of traffic diversions will be in place this weekend for the annual Christmas lights ‘switch-on’ in Letterkenny. The… The post Traffic diversions this weekend for Letterkenny Christmas lights event appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Christmas escapes: Cottages, turrets and lighthouses around Ireland for the perfect reset

Christmas escapes: Cottages, turrets and lighthouses around Ireland for the perfect reset  The Irish Times

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3 w. ago Road closures in Ballybofey ahead of Twin Towns Christmas Lights switch

Road closures and diversions will be in place in Ballybofey today, ahead of the Twin Towns Christmas Market, and the… The post Road closures in Ballybofey ahead of Twin Towns Christmas Lights switch-on appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Little heroes light up Mary Street as Dublin’s Christmas season begins

Little heroes light up Mary Street as Dublin’s Christmas season begins  The Irish Independent

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3 w. ago ‘Kids will carry these memories for years’: Dublin’s Christmas lights are switched on

Crew of 30 workers took four weeks to install festive illuminations across city centre

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3 w. ago Christmas lights officially switched on in Dublin city centre by two special guests

Christmas lights officially switched on in Dublin city centre by two special guests  Dublin Live

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4 w. ago Galway City Council reveals major investment to see Galway sparkle for Christmas

Galway City Council this week announced a significant increase in investment for the city’s Christmas lights – ensuring a brighter, more vibrant festive season for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. This enhanced investment will fund a comprehensive programme of improvements and expansions to the city’s Christmas lighting, including an extension of the Spanish Arch display, […] The post Galway City Council reveals major investment to see Galway sparkle for Christmas appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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