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Sunday 4 June 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# christmas eve

Last year
2022
# elle edwards
Third person arrested over Christmas Eve shooting in Liverpool pub
Merseyside Police said they have detained a 31-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
All time
# Weather
White Christmas slips away with tomorrow set to hit 11 degrees
Christmas snow is unlikely.
# christmas ratings
583,200 viewers tune in as Six One News on Christmas Eve tops RTÉ ratings over festive period
Mrs Brown’s Boys: Mammy of the People scooped the top entertainment spot on Christmas Day.
# evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Christmas Eve
A final Brexit breakthrough, Trump pardons his pal, and restaurants and pubs shut their doors.
# Your Say
Poll: Are you going to the pub today?
We all have our own traditions when it comes to socialising at Christmas time.
# Cracking Noises
Sydney building evacuated for a second time after it moved 'one to two millimetres'
Authorities said they found a crack on the 10th floor as they evacuated residents for a second time.
# tradition
Photos: Glen Hansard, Damien Rice, Imelda May and U2 among the Dublin city buskers last night
A big crowd as in attendance for the annual event.
# christmas eve
What to watch on TV tonight: Christmas Eve
All of the TV you need for a cosy Christmas Eve.
# Christmas Cheer
FactCheck: Do all children's letters reach Santa before Christmas Eve?
He’s making a list, and checking it twice.
# Looking Back
'This was '80s Ireland... It was felt a man couldn’t possibly bring 6 children up on his own'
In this extract from his autobiography, Shay Given recalls the tragic passing of his mother when he was just four years old.
# it was christmas eve babe
Last-minute shopping or travel plans? Here's when everything shuts down tomorrow...
Here’s a few tips to make sure you’re not caught out tomorrow.
# Women's Aid
Dangerous time for domestic violence: 'I spent Christmas Eve having reconstructive surgery on my face'
Women’s Aid says many women and children will be living in fear and walking on eggshells over the festive period.
# Reshuffle
Arsenal-Liverpool fixture won't be played on Christmas Eve after backlash from fans
It was looking like another fixture may have been played on 24 December instead, but Sky have since made their call.
# Bailieboro
Someone in Cavan won €4.5 million on Christmas Eve
A decent Christmas present.
# session
'We're in a delicate position with the law': Gardaí shut down Grafton St busk due to overcrowding
One man in the crowd said he feared he and his daughter would be crushed.
# singalong
Gavin James joined Glen Hansard for the traditional Christmas Eve busk on Grafton Street
Unfortunately it had to stop early due to overcrowding.
# Rescue Mission
'A fitting tribute': Coastguards called to rescue operation at ceremony to remember people lost at sea
Caitríona Lucas, the Coast Guard volunteer who died in September, is among those being remembered.
22 Toys To Fill You Full Of Christmas Nostalgia
One more sleep.
# santa's milk
Aldi is selling special milk that you leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve
Adorable.
# check the roster
21 memories that are too real for anyone who's worked retail at Christmas
Christmas cheer? It’s not in here.
# Mass Tweets
18 of the greatest #MassTweets of all time
Peace be with you…
# krampus
Just a bunch of kids, being terrified by Santa, in slow motion
Happy Christmas Eve!
# christmas eve
Presenter Ray Foley is set to leave 98FM
He will be presenting his last show on Christmas Eve.
# ronald reid
One arrest after man found dead in his flat on Christmas Eve
A 36-year-old man has been arrested by PSNI detectives.
# Lincolnshire
Grandfather charged with the murder of his 9-year-old grandson
Alex James Robinson died on Tuesday but the cause of death has not been revealed.
# no place like home
No Bono, but famous faces sing for hundreds at Christmas Eve busk on Grafton St
Glen Hansard, The Coronas, Paddy Casey and Damien Rice all joined the fun.
# Quiz
Should You Go To Christmas Mass With Your Family?
There’s really only one thing to consider…
# Your Say
Poll: Are you going out tonight?
What is your tradition?
# looks like reindeer
Blizzard may cause some problems for Santa ... But don't worry, it should pass by Christmas Eve
Santa’s coming … Just five sleeps to go. But will he have a clear run to Ireland from the North Pole?
# Hard Yards
5am training session on Christmas Eve is no big deal for Clare's Tony Kelly
And the 2013 Hurler of the Year is looking forward to getting back in action for this season.
# ireland's biggest lingerie secton
Watch the Father Ted Christmas Special right here!
Take a break from the chaos and spend some time with some old friends.
# Poignant
Ever flown through JFK airport? This is the moment it got its name.
On Christmas Eve 50 years ago, the New York International Airport paid a poignant tribute to the fallen US president.
# Bah Humbug
Patrick Stewart narrating A Christmas Carol is all you need this evening
Twas the night before Christmas… oh.
# pub pals
7 types you'll definitely meet in your local pub on Christmas Eve
Is the local on Christmas Eve a tradition? So is bumping into this lot.
# storm watch
High winds cause flight disruption, tough driving conditions
Several Dublin-bound flights have been diverted to Shannon and Belfast, while there’s snow sticking to road surfaces in counties Cavan and Monaghan.
# Lost at Sea
Dún Laoghaire RNLI pay tribute to lives lost at sea
The lifeboat station hold a ceremony each year to remember 15 volunteers who lost their lives this day in 1895 and all those who lost their lives around Irish coasts.
# Christmas Cheer
Helpful Garda Pic of the Day
A member of An Garda Síochana was only too happy to take a groupie shot of these people.