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POLL:Is it too early to go Christmas shopping - what do our readers think?

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POLL: Is it too early to go Christmas shopping - what do our readers think?

It's coming close to Christmas time - that time of the year when people buy gifts for their loved ones.  There are certain people who have been preparing for the annual festivities since January. They were first to hit the first ...

22 Nov 2019 at 17:47

What's On in Longford this Christmas?

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What's On in Longford this Christmas?

Wednesday, December 20 * St Sinneach’s National School Junior infants, senior infants and 1st Class will present their Christmas dramas at 1.30pm. School concert with children from 2nd to 6th class in the school hall on that ...

20 Dec 2017 at 13:00

St Mel's College students in Longford support Christmas Shoebox appeal

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St Mel's College students in Longford support Christmas Shoebox appeal

Third year CSPE class in St Mel’s College decided to support the Team Hope Shoebox appeal as part of their CSPE junior cert project and Alex Sheridan, Iarlaith Dolan and Michael Kiernan were in Roscommon with school guidance counsellor Ms ...

20 Nov 2017 at 16:00

The 'bigger' magic of Christmas in Longford

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The 'bigger' magic of Christmas in Longford

There’s a ‘magic’ about these lovely things and I want to talk about a bigger ‘magic’ that comes true for old and young. I’m thinking about you and me Being Presents as well as giving things as presents. “God is Love” means that God’s ...

11 Dec 2017 at 11:00

Celebrating Christmas with Crafts in Collinstown

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Celebrating Christmas with Crafts in Collinstown

Collinstown, Westmeath will be transformed into a wonderful covered Christmas Market filled with crafts, delicious baked goods, sweets, flowers and seasonal arrangements and the hard working committee has dedicated ...

18 Nov 2017 at 11:00

WATCH: Forget John Lewis! Midlands pub releases 'flying pint' Christmas advert

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WATCH: Forget John Lewis! Midlands pub releases 'flying pint' Christmas advert

If ever there was a Christmas miracle, it is the idea of a pint delivery service, and popular midlands pub JJ Hough's has put that very concept into its brand new Christmas advert.  The impact of ...

28 Nov 2017 at 23:57

Cnoc Mhuire Granard Ring Christmas Bells concert in St Mary’s Church

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Cnoc Mhuire Granard Ring Christmas Bells concert in St Mary’s Church

All roads lead to St Mary’s Church Granard this evening, Tuesday December 19, where the students and staff of Cnoc Mhuire proudly present ‘Ring Christmas Bells’, a festive evening of music, song and verse. This ...

19 Dec 2017 at 10:12

Over 600,000 Irish Christmas trees are due to be harvested before the end of the year

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Over 600,000 Irish Christmas trees are due to be harvested before the end of the year

This year the Irish Christmas Tree Growers are encouraging everyone to choose an Irish grown tree by looking for the ‘Love a Real Tree’ label. As part of the ‘Love a Real Tree’ campaign launched by the ICTG, ...

23 Nov 2017 at 16:03

Christmas delight in Colmcille

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Christmas delight in Colmcille

Its three pubs, scattered at almost every corner of the parish, throw up their own unique charm and ambience. You can safely expect all three to become hives of activity over the next couple of weeks, thanks chiefly to a ...

18 Dec 2017 at 16:00

How to host a vegan this Christmas

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How to host a vegan this Christmas

Due to the ongoing rise in plant-based diets, it’s very likely that more people than ever will be eating vegan over the festive period this year. That means more people than ever hosting a vegan. If that thought fills ...

23 Nov 2017 at 16:13

No Christmas cheer for vegans

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No Christmas cheer for vegans

Directed at the 2% of the population who identify themselves as vegan and the 8% who identify themselves as vegetarian (2018 figures). Our humane eyes and ears are assaulted by glossy television, radio and print ...

10 Dec 2019 at 14:00

Newtownforbes supporting the local community this Christmas

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Newtownforbes supporting the local community this Christmas

The town had its annual pre-Christmas Craft and Artisan Fair on November 26, which saw the Christmas spirit come to life for the local community. “It was very successful,” said ...

16 Dec 2017 at 17:00

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