#Christmas Day
This is what it was like spending Christmas alone in a beachside hut in Cambodia
There’s not a huge amount of tinsel, let’s just put it that way.
'No one would choose to work on Christmas Day, but we're all in it together'
Doctors, nurses, midwives and others will be working across the country today and throughout the week.
Poll: Will you leave the house today?
Are you going to get out of your pyjamas at any stage?
'Enjoying the kids playing with presents will have to wait': Heading out to work on Christmas day
TheJournal.ie speaks to some of those who’ll be getting up to go to work today, and how Christmas is for them.
The Christmas day weather forecast? It's actually set to be quite mild
It’s not set to be a white one, anyway.
Pictures: These brave souls headed out for Christmas Day swims across the country
Hundreds turned out across the country for Christmas Day swims.
Poll: Will you attend a religious service today?
Many people do, even if they don’t normally attend during the year.
Here's absolutely everything worth watching on telly this Christmas Day
IT’S CHRIST-MAAAAS.
'It can be a lonely time of year. That's why I go out working': How it feels to work on Christmas Day
We spoke to some of the people who are getting up early in the morning while the rest of us open presents.
George Michael's funeral takes place three months after his death on Christmas Day
A UK coroner has ruled that his death came by natural causes.
Coroner finds George Michael died of natural causes
The coroner said there is no need for an inquest or any further enquiries.
One arrest after man found with head injuries on Christmas Day dies
The man, aged in his 20s, passed away in hospital yesterday evening.
'Commander, we're falling': Pilots' final words on doomed Russian plane reported as second black box found
Early indications suggest the plane’s wingflaps may have been faulty.
Pics: You made quite the splash with your festive swims
Even more pics of how you got on.
Man in 'serious condition' after being found unconscious in Waterford house on Christmas Day
Emergency services were called to a house on Francis Street at 8.30pm.
Poll: Will you attend a religious service today?
It’s Christmas Day AND a Sunday,
Foil Arms and Hog have identified every argument your family will have on Christmas Day
It’s all coming down the line to you!
A Dublin woman set up a Christmas Day lunch for 300 people so no-one would be alone on the big day
Margaret Brown and her volunteers will cater to around 300 people this Christmas
A cafe in Tullamore is serving free dinner on Christmas Day for people who are struggling
Hats off to The Bakehouse.
Mourners that attended funeral of Polish man who died on Christmas Day praised by ambassador
Marek Skiba’s funeral was attended by hundred of mourners this week.
Brendan O'Carroll to pay for funeral of Polish man who died in Ennis on Christmas Day
The body of the 51-year-old, who was formerly homeless, has been in a morgue in Limerick since December.
Mrs Brown’s Boys was the most watched TV show over Christmas
Both the movie and the Christmas special proved popular with viewers this year.
Malaysia Airlines investigates 'mix-up' that sent plane flying in wrong direction
“The safety of both passengers and crew were never compromised at any time,” the airline said.
In pics and videos: Your Christmas and Stephen's Day swims
Conditions were Baltic – but thousands still turned out for the annual festive dips.
'Attempted murder' arrest after man opens fire on squad car from house
The attack happened in the Heath Lodge Close area of North Belfast, as officers were searching for a man who carried out an alleged assault.
Planning a Christmas swim? Converts swear it gives you a 'natural high'
Hundreds of events will be taking place across the country today.
Swimmers warned that full moon will make Christmas Day swims more hazardous
The full moon only happens once every forty years or so.
Weather alert: Storm Eva is coming to batter Ireland before Christmas
Batten down the holly.
People are very excited about Christmas Day being the expiry date on the milk
CHRISTMAS IS NEARLY HERE!
'This Christmas Day there will be women in brothels around the country'
Prostitution charity Ruhama found an increase in the women accessing its services last year.
Brendan O'Carroll will give 2,500 families their Christmas Day dinner
He has donated vouchers for turkey and ham to the St Vincent de Paul.
Saved By The Bell actor stands trial over Christmas Day stabbing
His lawyers have argued there is not enough evidence for him to face charges.
Christmas Day at Childline: 1,208 calls and messages over just 24 hours
The charity had warned it would have to close its nighttime service — but a funding deal means it will now be able to stay open round-the-clock.
Woman charged over stabbing at Drogheda housing estate
A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital after gardaí were called to the Lia Bhrega estate at around 3am on Christmas Day.
Did an Irish woman live to be 134?
Mary Murphy claimed to have been born in 1770.
An Irish Christmas abroad: read this Carlow lad's postcard from Canada
That first Christmas away from home.
First time Christmas Day swimming? Here's some must-read advice...
Braving the waters today? Be careful out there — and never ever drink and swim.
Here's how much Christmas will cost you this year*
*According to one survey, at least.
Heartwarming pics as Premier League stars make Christmas hospital visit
Some young kids had their day brightened up.
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