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# survival guide

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Doing a Christmas Day swim this year? We talked to an Irish international ice swimmer for some advice

Locals at the Forty Foot in Sandycove also weighed in with tips for braving the icy waters.

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Dec 24th 2017, 7:30 PM

8 essential steps to surviving work after St Patrick's Day

We can get through this, TOGETHER.

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Mar 18th 2014, 1:14 PM

12 actually helpful tips for surviving the 12 Pubs of Christmas

You’re gonna need them.

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Dec 14th 2013, 8:15 PM

How to survive a Bank Holiday weekend with your family

A quick guide to family gatherings.

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Aug 3rd 2013, 8:15 PM