# Santa Claus

Last year

2022

# santa tracker

How to track Santa's trip around the world tonight

He’s on his way as we speak!

24.4k

Dec 24th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Culture Magazine

Sink your Claus into the story of Saint Nicholas and his burial site in Kilkenny

The fascinating history of the figure who inspired Santa Claus and his final resting place in an Irish medieval burial grounds

912

Dec 19th 2022, 12:54 PM

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# santa tracker

Here's how to track Santa's trip around the world tonight

It’s the night before Christmas…

35.3k

Dec 24th 2021, 4:00 PM

# Christmas Quiz

Quiz: How much do you know about Santa and festive figures from around the world?

The big man goes by many names and faces.

28.9k

Dec 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# good news

'He's exempt. He's coming': Government confirms no restrictions for Santa travelling to Ireland this Christmas

Sinn Féin’s John Brady posed the question to Minister Simon Coveney as it is “playing on the minds” of children across the country.

28.1k

Nov 26th 2020, 12:16 PM

# Relic

Scientists discover that a bone fragment from 343AD 'could belong to Santa'

“It is exciting to think that these relics could in fact be genuine.”

15.8k

Dec 6th 2017, 12:38 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Can Santa really deliver all the world's presents in one night?

Before you leave out your carrots and mince pies, check out the evidence.

31.8k

Dec 24th 2016, 8:00 AM

# siblings

Poll: Do you do Kris Kindle in your family?

Do you think adult families should concentrate on buying each adult sibling one decent Christmas present rather than everyone buying for everyone?

17.3k

Dec 23rd 2016, 8:30 AM

# back to reality

Do parents get excited about Christmas, just for the chance to relive their own childhood?

A new report in The Lancet claims that parents can be guilty of ignoring “the harshness of real life”.

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Dec 23rd 2016, 7:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Does Santa wrap presents in your house?

He seems to go along with each family’s traditions but what was yours?

30.8k

Dec 22nd 2016, 8:30 AM

Voices

Hypocrisy: Should atheists lie to their children about Santa Claus?

Is it wrong to encourage Santa Claus stories, or is this what Christmas is all about, asks Grace Vaughan.

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Dec 21st 2016, 6:00 PM

# he's a wery dud santy

The Denny 'He's a wery dud Santy' ad is the loveliest Christmas ad of them all

:’)

11.6k

Dec 19th 2016, 9:44 AM

# where's rudolph

This Dublin bus driver delighted his passengers today by dressing up as Santa

Drivin’ home for Christmas…

4.3k

Dec 15th 2016, 6:00 PM

# Green Light

Red nose? Green light: TDs clear Santa to enter Irish airspace

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael can agree on one thing, at least.

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Dec 15th 2016, 1:40 PM

# Diplomatic Relations

Santa Claus paid a visit to President Higgins at the Áras

President Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed hundreds of families to the Áras on Saturday for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.

7.2k

Dec 13th 2016, 12:55 PM

# Santa or Santy

'Santy' is the correct name for Santa Claus and we should all just agree this Christmas

We can all get along.

13.7k

Dec 13th 2016, 12:13 PM

# Welcome home

The Dublin Airport Santa has taken up his position in Terminal 2 and people are excited

The most photographed person in the airport by a mile.

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Dec 5th 2016, 11:09 AM

# jingle all the way

Everybody reckons the M&S Christmas ad (featuring a very glam Mrs Claus) beats John Lewis'

A side to Santa’s missus that we certainly haven’t seen before.

12.2k

Nov 11th 2016, 10:06 PM

# we're gonna need a bigger sleigh

The world's largest Christmas stocking is truly, ridiculously massive

Yes, but have you started your shopping yet?

7.1k

Dec 25th 2015, 9:45 AM

# i know him

What it's like to live in Santa Claus, Indiana - the world's most Christmassy town

We spoke to some residents of the town where it’s 25 December every day of the year.

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Dec 25th 2015, 8:45 AM

# Green Light

It's almost time - Santa Claus cleared to fly in Irish airspace

The big man has confirmed all of the boys and girls in Ireland are on his nice list this year.

20.2k

Dec 24th 2015, 2:49 PM

# old saint nic

VIDEO: Santa Claus has a Christmas message for our readers

It’s almost time…

6.4k

Dec 24th 2015, 2:00 PM

# christmas past

WATCH: Santa visits the children of Dublin in 1948

Best day ever.

7.6k

Dec 24th 2015, 11:00 AM

# krampus

Just a bunch of kids, being terrified by Santa, in slow motion

Happy Christmas Eve!

2.6k

Dec 24th 2015, 7:32 AM

# disaster averted

The forgotten story of Peter Paul Dolata and the worst Christmas ever

Meeting Santa can be a terrifying experience for children, but this time, an even bigger nightmare was avoided.

15.9k

Dec 23rd 2015, 7:30 AM

# unsportsmanlike conduct

The legend of Frank Olivo, and the day they threw snowballs at Santa Claus

A terrible year, a miserable day, and a Christmas legend in the City of Brotherly Love.

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Dec 22nd 2015, 10:00 PM

# the man himself

'Santa's out there … You may never see him, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist'

TheJournal.ie recently sat down with the world’s most in demand person – well, one of them anyway.

16.8k

Dec 20th 2015, 10:00 PM

# middle finger emoji

This little girl wrote a hilarious note after her parents told her the truth about Santa

“You have no idea what you just did.”

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Dec 20th 2015, 8:51 AM

# what's santy bringing you

Irish people, what do you call Santa Claus -- Santa or Santy?

Help settle the debate.

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Dec 19th 2015, 12:08 PM

# Festive

Santa pees on ISIS in American Christmas lights display

In happened in Limerick. Not that Limerick.

20.8k

Dec 15th 2015, 12:39 PM

# you better watch out

15 children who are scared sh*tless of Santa

It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeeeearrrr!

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Dec 7th 2015, 9:30 PM

# Take a Break

Santa uses sign language to make sure he gets this toddler's wish list

Take a break and watch the moment here.

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Dec 7th 2015, 11:00 AM

# naughty list

Norwegian newspaper apologises after announcing Santa's death

The paper posted an obituary on its website claiming Mr Claus passed away, aged 227.

20.8k

Dec 4th 2015, 4:30 PM

# Act Of Kindness

This Santa went above and beyond to hear a Christmas wish from a little boy with autism

Santa is the best.

7.1k

Dec 2nd 2015, 7:43 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.

10.4k

Nov 27th 2015, 9:30 AM

# Bah Humbug

Santa Claus has filed for bankruptcy

We have 126 days.

20.9k

Aug 20th 2015, 10:00 PM

# dammit karl

Someone on Morning Ireland said there was no Santa and Irish parents freaked out

Won’t somebody think of the children?

8.9k

Jun 22nd 2015, 10:18 AM

# santa's here

This little boy's delighted reaction to Santa's visit is what Christmas is all about

He just can’t believe Santa left footprints.

5.4k

Dec 31st 2014, 11:47 AM

# Christmas

Open Thread: What was the best Christmas present you ever got?

Your first bike, GI Joe and Sindy’s Dreamhouse… what was yours?

9.2k

Dec 25th 2014, 2:04 PM

# bucket of cheer

It's not all turkey and Santa... Try some other Christmas traditions from around the world

For starters, there’s the ‘s**ting log’ and a finger-lickin’ bucket of cheer.

30.8k

Dec 24th 2014, 10:00 PM