#Christmas Day
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.
Snapshot: Christmas Day swimmers at the Forty Foot and Seapoint
This was the day’s main sporting event.
The five-star chef feeding the homeless on Christmas day
Sophia House does incredible work bringing people from homelessness to independent living. Their chef Trevor Kearns will cook Christmas dinner for them today.
After the exodus: Eerie Christmas Day photos of empty Dublin streets
Ever wondered what goes on in the capital when everyone’s ‘home for the holidays’? Not much, it turns out…
Minister for Time confirms Ireland is prepared for Santa's arrival
An Garda Síochana, the Defence Forces and Met Éieann have all been mobilised as part of the massive operation to prepare for Santa’s arrival.
Gardaí renew appeal for 25-year-old missing since Christmas Day
Paul Byrne was last seen in Rush in Co. Dublin in the early hours of 25 December.
Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital in South Africa
The 94-year-old former leader was admitted to hospital three weeks ago for treatment for a recurring lung infection.
Childline received 1,212 calls, texts, and messages on Christmas Day
The news comes as Childline – which does not receive government funding – says it is concerned about its finances in 2013.
Your Emergency Christmas Spirit Injection
In case of un-festive feelings, break seal by clicking HERE.
My Christmas Day: Boiled meat with the prospect of scorpions
Merry Christmas from Maban, South Sudan, where Niamh Fleming-Farrell sends dispatches from the frontline of aid workers there.
Open thread: So, what did yiz get for Christmas?
Did you get an iPad, a book, a lump of coal, or even a lovely hug? Let us know…
Christmas Day training: A player's perspective
Don’t forget your shovel if you’re going to festive work.
The 9 at 9: Christmas Day
Every morning, TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day… now with added Steve the Christmas Cat.
My Christmas Day: ‘It’s hard for my heart not to break a little bit’
Community nurse Deirdre O’Hara describes her day travelling to visit those in need – some sick, and some lonely.
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem
Meanwhile the Pope led Christmas Eve mass in the Vatican.
Poll: Will you attend a religious service today?
In Census 2011, 84 per cent of the population described themselves as Roman Catholic, and there were a number of other smaller Christian groupings recorded too. Does that translate into people in pews on Christmas Day?
Merry Christmas! We hope you're happier than this dog today
Why not kick off the day with some essential dog videos? Oh, and Happy Christmas!
Everyone, QUICKLY, into bed!
Santa has finally reached Ireland!
Funeral for Carlow house fire victim to be held Christmas Day
The 50-year-old victim was yesterday pulled from a blaze at her home by her son but did not survive.
Column: I don’t help people for a ‘feelgood factor’ – it’s just what’s right
Perhaps it was my own tough background that made me want to help others out, but people should put themselves in a homeless person’s shoes, says Tony Kane, a volunteer with Dundalk Simon Community.
Instagram, Gangnam and partridges in pear trees: The week in numbers
How long does a Presidential website last? And how much does it pay to Assemble the Avengers?
Column: ‘I try to embrace our family situation at Christmas’
Being a single mother can be messy and difficult, but it doesn’t mean that Christmas can’t still be magical for the kids, writes Nessa Toale.
Gardaí in Cork investigating Christmas Day deaths
Two men died yesterday at a house on Rockgrove Terrace in Cork city.
"For me, it's been a pleasure": Anne Doyle reads RTE news for the final time
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, RTE colleagues and members of the public paid tribute to the legendary newsreader in an unexpected moment at the end of Anne Doyle’s final broadcast tonight.
(Video) Christmas Day at the movies: The History of Ireland
Ding Dong Denny O’Reilly’s History of Ireland – all you’ll ever need to know about our fair and troubled land…
Finally... the basketball gets going again
It’s go-time! The NBA lockout has ended and today the season will at last begin.
What's on? Christmas TV for every mood
TheJournal.ie’s roundup of what’s on the box today (even if you’re feeling more Bah! Humbug! than Ho!Ho!Ho!
Are we going to get our warmest Christmas ever?
The good folk over at Met Éireann are predicting a unseasonably balmy few days.
Fighting over the remote on Christmas Day? You're not the only one
A UPC survey reveals that two-thirds of Irish people won’t get to watch the programmes they want on Christmas Day.
Goodbye: Anne Doyle's last news bulletin to be on Christmas Day
The veteran and much-loved broadcaster is taking early retirement and will appear on our screens for the last time later this month.
All I want for Christmas… is not this novelty tie
Don’t feel disappointed if you don’t get what you want today – our slideshow of odd Christmas presents show it could be a lot – a LOT – worse…
Happy birthday, Jesus! And 16 other people
It’s 2010 (-ish) years since the birth of Jesus Christ – but we don’t even know when his birthday was. Not so with this lot.
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