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# festive spirit

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Shop workers facing 'worrying' rise in verbal abuse from customers this Christmas

Mandate is calling for greater respect for retail workers on the frontline.

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Dec 6th 2021, 6:30 AM

Watch: Trump tells boy that believing in Santa at the age of seven is 'marginal'

This is despite the Irish government granting Santa access to Ireland’s airspace yesterday.

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Dec 25th 2018, 9:10 AM

Dubs spread Christmas cheer on charity visit

Jim Gavin, backroom staff and panel members help pack 3,000 parcels for the homeless.

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Dec 22nd 2015, 11:10 AM