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PRESIDENT MICHAEL D Higgins received a visit from a high profile Christmas official at the weekend.
Higgins shared this picture today of the moment he met Santa Claus on Saturday, before the jolly old man returned to the North Pole to check on the progress of his elves.
President Higgins and his wife Sabina welcomed hundreds of families to the Áras on Saturday for the official switching on of the Christmas lights.
“This is a special event, where the president and Sabina make the children feel especially welcome at Áras an Uachtaráin by transforming the house into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights, reindeer toys, snowy teddy bears and a special appearance by Santa,” the Áras said.
It is understood Claus confirmed to the president that all of the little girls and boys in Ireland had made it onto his ‘Nice’ list this year and he will be visiting every one of them.
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that’s a very strong family, devastating situation.
18 years old, I remember being 18, my only worry was who am I bringing to my debs, looking forward to college and traveling, it’s just so heartbreaking and sad.
@Charles McGuire: take comfort in knowing that the vast vast majority of kids that age are still just looking forward to all those things you mention.
RIP young man. Condolences to his family. A waste of a young promising life.
So sad.
Takes the lowest of the low to leave a house carrying a knife. They deserve everything coming to them.
@Benny: Agreed. But will probably get off with reduced manslaughter charge. So unfair.
Poor kid. Hope his family gets through it
Unfortunately in Ireland there is a big difference between being brought to court and being brought to justice. RIP to the young man.
@Leadóg: Unfortunately I don’t think they’ll get much justice in Irish courts.
R.I.P young man. poor family your heart would go out to them.
They are s s**m bag’s R.I.P So sad for the family
I can’t imagine their pain, nor the depth of their grief. And taking the time to thank the public. My heart hurts for his family. Godspeed, Azzam.
WTF. !!!!!!! MAX SENTENCES PLEASE
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