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# Santa

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# 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.
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Dec 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM
# QUIZMAS
Quiz: How well do you remember these movies featuring Santa?
Test your festive knowledge.
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Dec 12th 2021, 10:00 PM
# he's coming
Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world tonight? Here are a few options
It’s the night before Christmas…
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Dec 24th 2020, 4:30 PM
# Quiz
Quiz: How well do you know the 1990s version of Miracle on 34th Street?
“Which is worst: A lie that draws a smile or a truth that draws a tear?”
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Dec 24th 2020, 11:00 AM
# elf and safety
FactFind: How has Santa amended his Christmas preparations to cope with the pandemic?
We’re assured not even a pandemic can quench the magic of Christmas.
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Dec 23rd 2020, 6:30 AM
Voices
Opinion: Writing my first children's book, about one of Santa's elves
Donagh Hourihan tells about how he developed the idea for his first children’s book about an elf from the North Pole.
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Dec 20th 2020, 12:30 PM
# he's coming
Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world tonight? Here's how you can
There are also a few things you can do to pass the time before he arrives.
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Dec 24th 2019, 5:00 PM
# Christmas time
Explainer: How does Santa get all the toys made in time for Christmas?
Just how does he do it? It takes an awful lot of hard work.
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Dec 23rd 2019, 6:30 PM
# QUIZMAS
Quiz: How well do you remember these movies featuring Santa?
Test your festive knowledge.
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Dec 21st 2019, 11:00 AM
# he's coming
Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world tonight? Here are a few options
There are also a few things you can do to pass the time before he arrives.
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Dec 24th 2018, 5:00 PM
# Christmas Cheer
FactCheck: Do all children's letters reach Santa before Christmas Eve?
He’s making a list, and checking it twice.
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Dec 23rd 2018, 10:00 PM
# Christmas
Quiz: Which actor is playing Santa here?
Many actors have donned the big red suit, but how well do you remember them?
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Dec 22nd 2018, 9:00 PM
# thirsty for santa
Poll: Are you thirsty for Kurt Russell's ridey Santa on Netflix?
Well?
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Dec 1st 2018, 3:00 PM
# Waterford
This Santa's grotto is being adapted for an Autism-friendly experience for children
Winterval is hosting an Autism-friendly evening on 13 December at the Old Postal Sorting Centre in Waterford.
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Nov 3rd 2018, 4:00 PM
# Santa letters
20 times An Post proved they were better delivery people than Santa
No address? No problem.
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Dec 24th 2017, 9:00 PM
# ho ho ho
FactFind: How much sugar does Santa consume in Ireland on Christmas Eve?
Most of us would leave out something for the arrival of the man from the North Pole, but how much does Santa get through?
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Dec 24th 2017, 8:30 PM
# Quiz
Quiz: How much do you know about Santa?
How much do you know about the man in red?
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Dec 24th 2017, 4:00 PM
# he's coming
Do you want to track Santa's trip around the world? Here are a few options
There are a few things you can do to pass the time before he arrives.
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Dec 24th 2017, 8:30 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Does Santa wrap gifts for your house?
For some houses, the elves wrap the presents and for others, they don’t.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 8:30 PM
Voices
Column: Naughty or nice? The science of Santa Claus
There is now a small but burgeoning school of literature discussing Santa Claus and his impact on our lives, writes Keith Gaynor.
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Dec 17th 2017, 8:45 AM
# santa's helper
'It feels good to do a good deed': This nine-year-old Irish boy is travelling to Belarus to help Santa
Misha McEneney will help Santa deliver presents to hundreds of children in orphanages in Belarus this Christmas.
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Dec 16th 2017, 9:30 AM
# santa baby
Santa in Arnott's helped a man propose to his partner, and it was just so lovely
Ah Santa, you’re very good.
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Dec 15th 2017, 9:44 AM
# 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.”
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Dec 6th 2017, 12:38 PM
# lunch crunch
Poll: What do you leave for Santa on Christmas Eve?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
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Dec 1st 2017, 12:45 PM
# elvish hits
'Tis almost the season: Christmas FM returns next week - here's how to hear it
The seasonal charity station airs from Tuesday. Here are the frequencies.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 12:05 PM
# lapland
WIN a magical family trip to Lapland with Sunway Holidays
Tell us about the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received to be in with a chance.
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Nov 22nd 2017, 10:30 AM
# 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.
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Dec 24th 2016, 8:00 AM
22 Toys To Fill You Full Of Christmas Nostalgia
One more sleep.
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Dec 24th 2016, 7:30 AM
# arctic holdings
A Derry man has been writing the most adorable 'letters from santa' to his nieces and nephews
Three years and counting.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 7:48 PM
# ho ho hurray
Good news: Santa gets all-clear to fly in Irish airspace
There were fears Storm Barbara could have interfered with Santa’s travel plans.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 1:44 PM
# Mac Daddy Santa
Rory McIlroy offers perfect response to Tiger Woods posing as shirtless Santa
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
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Dec 23rd 2016, 9:56 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?
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Dec 22nd 2016, 8:30 AM
# Midnight Mass
9 Things The World Needs To Know About An Irish Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
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Dec 21st 2016, 5:00 PM
# sponsored by an post
Here's everything you need to make sure cards and pressies arrive for Christmas
Hopefully your Santa list went ages ago.
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Dec 20th 2016, 5:00 AM
# where's rudolph
This Dublin bus driver delighted his passengers today by dressing up as Santa
Drivin’ home for Christmas…
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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.
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Dec 13th 2016, 12:55 PM
# sleigh all day
Gardaí pulled over a rather suspicious character in Kildare this morning
Just what have you been up to, Santa?
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Dec 8th 2016, 10:17 AM
# jingle bells
17 indisputable signs Christmas has already arrived in Ireland
DON’T FIGHT IT.
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Nov 18th 2016, 1:07 PM
# 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.
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Nov 11th 2016, 10:06 PM
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