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In the bleak midwinter snow and frost last Saturday afternoon, the remaining residents of Loughloe House and their families enjoyed Christmas music and festivities in the dining room of the nursing home.

It’s now or never for the retail industry as we approach Christmas 2010 and the busiest time of the year for sales. Hit by the bad weather in recent weeks which is tipped to return again over the weekend, those determined to succeed are already staking their claim for survival through to 2011 by announcing that doors will reopen immediately after festivities for St Stephen’s Day and also on New Year’s Day.

If a quiet Christmas does not sound like your cup of tea, wrap up and step out to the Welcome Inn Hotel and party your way through a lively Christmas into a vibrant New Year. Every night of the holiday season from this weekend on will see at least one of the hotel’s three party venues (Club Mantra, The Lounge and The Fáilte Suite) open for business. With choice like that, you are sure to find something perfect for your taste.

Campbell’s Tavern in Cloughanover, Headford, has a great line up of entertainment in store this Christmas which is sure to have a little bit of something for everyone, kicking off this evening, Friday December 10, with the Wii Olympics and cocktail night from 10pm. That will be followed tomorrow night, Saturday December 10, with a piano session and darts competition. On Sunday there will be a more relaxed vibe with the Solstice Arts Group annual Christmas fair.

THE GALWAY Baroque singers are inviting members of the public to attend a free lunchtime recital of Christmas carols and music.

All are warmly invited to a Christmas Carol Service in Achill on Friday December 3 at 8pm in Halla Acla, Achill Sound. The Gospel Singers will sing some favourite carols and there will be a short Christmas meditation, in a friendly and informal setting. Admission is free and tea, coffee and mince pies will be served. This special evening is suitable for all the family.

I don’t think the word recession was mentioned once over the bank holiday weekend and boy was this welcome! Kilkenny was like a little sunny planet in the midst of all the misery, during the Savour Kilkenny, Rockfall and Conker festivals which had people flocking to Kilkenny in droves for the holiday weekend.

It’s time for the big Christmas debate. You know the one: is it too early to start the Christmas buzz in November?

CHRISTMAS is fast approaching, so for all those who love sacred Christmas hymns or those who like the pop variety sung by crooners, there are concerts coming up to suit you.