CHRISTMAS IS A time when many people travel home from far and wide to see family and friends.

For some, heading home for Christmas means a trip from one part of the country to another while others make long-haul flights from far flung countries around the world.

So, today we want to know, did you travel home for Christmas this year?

Poll Results:

No, I didn't have to travel. (4727)

Yes, I travelled home from somewhere in Ireland. (1762)

No, I didn't go home this Christmas. (1072)

Yes, I travelled home from abroad. (852)

Yes, I travelled home from somewhere in Ireland.
Yes, I travelled home from abroad.
No, I didn't go home this Christmas.
No, I didn't have to travel.

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Poll: Did you travel home for Christmas?

Irish people can be found all around the globe and many make the journey home for the holidays.

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Joan O'Connell 13y

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Mar 23rd 2012, 1:11 PM

Sorry to see the Museum Rest pub was so damaged that it, too, has to be pulled down.

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Mar 23rd 2012, 2:24 PM

Has it been confirmed that the Musem Rest pub needs be demolished too? The report above mentions a damaged “building” so hopefully not…

Vinny O'Mahony 13y

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Mar 23rd 2012, 12:42 PM

Here come the usual moans and groans below ha!

Damon Woods 13y

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Mar 23rd 2012, 7:29 PM

Typical, I had to get a taxi from Heuston to make a northern connection on time!! Grrr

Krystian Brzezowski 13y

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Mar 23rd 2012, 11:29 PM

Why American date format is being used in here? March 25th? I thought it was the 25th of March.

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