# North Pole

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# melting

The Arctic endured one of its hottest years in 2020, study finds

The year 2020 did not beat the record set in 2012, but came quite close.

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Dec 8th 2020, 9:27 PM

# Norway

Polar bear shot dead in 'self-defence' after wounding cruise ship worker

The man suffered head injuries before a co-worker shot the bear.

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Jul 29th 2018, 3:43 PM

# Global Warming

Record temperatures as the North Pole gets a heatwave for Christmas

As the North Pole is made up completely of sea ice, it may mean that Santa Claus will have to transfer his operations elsewhere.

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Dec 24th 2016, 11:51 AM

Santa wants to remind all the Irish boys and girls to get their letters in early

Santa said all the elves are working really hard to get the gifts ready for Christmas Eve.

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Nov 27th 2015, 9:30 AM

# An Post

An Post investigation underway after Santa letter doesn't reach North Pole

Cue one baffled three-year-old.

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Jan 26th 2015, 4:13 PM

# to santa

Here's what happens to your Christmas cards at the Dublin mail centre

It’s strangely spellbinding.

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Dec 20th 2014, 8:30 AM

# 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?

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Dec 19th 2014, 8:15 AM

# abandon trip

Irish duo forced to abandon 780km North Pole trek after sled accident

It’s the second time Clare O’Leary and Mike O’Shea have had to abandon an attempt at the Pole.

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Mar 18th 2014, 5:07 PM

Minus 50 degrees you say? Let's go for a dip....

Two adventurers planning the first Irish trek to the North Pole have been acclimatising themselves in remote northern Canada.

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Mar 1st 2014, 10:00 AM

# everest x 10

Here's why the first ever Irish trek to the North Pole could be the last ever by humans

Daytime temperatures of minus 50, costs that could run to €100,000 plus, and at least 780km to cover (depending on the temperament of the Arctic ice)…

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Feb 9th 2014, 10:30 AM

# Santa

Varadkar waives fees and charges for Santa as mystery surrounds time he'll reach Ireland

The Transport Minister has confirmed that the Irish Aviation Authority has waived fees and charges for the big fella…

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Dec 24th 2013, 2:00 PM

# santa tracker

Santa leaves the North Pole in just over 2 hours according to Google Maps

It will take Santa all day and night to visit every boy and girl in the world.

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Dec 24th 2013, 7:53 AM

# Checking it twice

Santa's head elf sends letter to Irish kids

She’s reminding them to get their letters in on time.

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Dec 6th 2013, 9:39 AM

# great lakes

Watch the North Pole turn into a lake

Warmer than usual sea temperatures have turned the North Pole into a shallow, very cold, lake.

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Aug 3rd 2013, 8:45 AM

# Track Santa

And he's off! Santa has left the North Pole

He’ll be hitting this part of the world in just over 12 hours, but there’s a lot of work to do between now and then…

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Dec 24th 2012, 11:02 AM

# North Pole

23 unbearably cute letters to Santa from children

“One billion dollars.” Kids these days think big.

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Dec 16th 2012, 6:30 PM

# very unorthodox

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

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

All today’s biggest news stories plus some extras you may have missed along the way…

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Mar 12th 2012, 7:50 PM

# Expedition

Irish North Pole duo forced to turn back after facing €120k bill

The team said they would face a bill of between €120,000 and €180,000 to continue after their plan to share charter logistics with other teams fell apart.

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Mar 12th 2012, 5:43 PM

# Santawatch

Santa sets off on 33-hour marathon journey

There’s a few billion children to get presents to, so Santa’s setting off in good time and starting with a trip to New Zealand.

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Dec 24th 2010, 11:31 AM