Seasonal tales

City Desk

In Ringsend, a Winter Wonderland Goes Pro

In past years, kids kept for some reason thinking Santa was someone they knew, say organisers. (Parent advisory)

Claudia Dalby Dec 14, 2022

City Desk

The Christmas Merchant

The story of Samuel Stavenhagen, the man who brought baubles to Dublin.

Cónal Thomas Dec 13, 2017

City Desk

In Chapelizod, an Annual Extravagance of Christmas Lights

Each year about now, the calls start. For locals and those from further afield, a visit to the Strawberry Hall pub has become an annual Christmas tradition.

Cónal Thomas Dec 6, 2017

City Desk

At St James’s Gate, changing the date is a family affair

At midnight on New Year’s Eve each year, family and friends gather to watch the date change on the arch at St James’s Gate.

Lois Kapila Jan 11, 2017