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# merry christmas

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'Don't have too much fun without us': Christmas messages from Irish soldiers working abroad
Members of the Defence Forces have submitted their Christmas messages to loved ones.
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Dec 19th 2019, 9:40 PM
All I Want for Christmas is You tops US charts for first time, 25 years after its release
This is Carey’s 19th number one hit, putting her just one song behind The Beatles’ overall record.
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Dec 17th 2019, 7:40 AM
US Hallmark TV channel says pulling ad with brides kissing was 'wrong decision'
The ad will now be re-instated.
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Dec 16th 2019, 7:01 AM
US Hallmark TV channel pulls ads with brides kissing after conservative pressure
The controversy from the ads was a distraction, a spokeswoman for the channel said.
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Dec 15th 2019, 2:30 PM
Donald Trump takes credit for making people proud to say 'Merry Christmas' again
Was it ever really gone? Trump certainly thinks so.
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Dec 25th 2017, 10:12 AM
People are dying at the dildo-shaped present this girl got from her Mam for Christmas
Er… Mam?
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Dec 30th 2016, 11:46 AM
Tesco have apologised for messing up a translation in their Irish Christmas card
Oh dear Tesco.
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Dec 19th 2016, 9:02 PM
Christmas Message Board: Send your thoughts to loved ones
Tis the season, after all.
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Dec 24th 2015, 6:30 PM
Merry Christmas everyone!
A card from us to you.
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Dec 25th 2014, 8:45 AM
Van Gaal gets into the festive spirit and raises a glass to his 'friends of the media'
He may resemble the Grinch, but the Man United boss showed his softer side at Carrington this afternoon.
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Dec 23rd 2014, 4:55 PM
Peace, hope, and celebration: President Higgins' Christmas message to us all
Michael D Higgins said he wishes that 2015 will bring “a bounty of opportunities for flourishing and renewal”.
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Dec 21st 2014, 11:45 AM
Enda's Christmas message: Facetime is no substitute for face-to-face
The Taoiseach said the government is working day and night to strengthen the economy so people who have emigrated can return.
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Dec 19th 2014, 9:05 AM
The contentious Dublin Christmas Market has a 100 per cent approval rate
According to a survey from the group that set it up … The Restaurants Association of Ireland have criticised it for an over-reliance on fast food operators.
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Dec 12th 2014, 10:00 PM
People on the dole will get a Christmas present from the government this year
The Christmas Bonus will be reintroduced this year – one of two increases in the area of social welfare announced in today’s Budget.
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Oct 14th 2014, 4:57 PM
Here's how to say 'Merry Christmas' in 24 languages
And NO IRISH! Still, you know that one.
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Dec 15th 2013, 11:00 AM
Merry Christmas, Brian! It's the sporting tweets of the week
Also, Bernard Brogan experiences a Christmas shopping nightmare and David Meyler gives his best Scrooge impression.
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Dec 23rd 2012, 10:00 AM
So, we got an email from Santa...
Have you got a smallie in your life? Quick! Santa has a message for them.
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Nov 13th 2012, 1:09 PM
Irish consumers will be highest spenders in Europe this Christmas
Two thirds of Irish consumers also say they will focus on supporting the local economy this festive season.
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Nov 8th 2012, 8:49 AM