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When I sit and think about why Christmas is so special to me, and remember Christmasses past, it strikes me that what made them so special was not the bag of loot that habitually came the way from red-coated strangers climbing down chimneys, but that strangely unique feeling that families were together for a period of time. It is that sense of togetherness that kindles the fire of memories, not the material goods that we stuffed ourselves with, that stay in the mind.

Castlebar concert and marching band are giving a free concert in The Church of the Holy Rosary on Tuesday December 6 at 8pm.

Do you know someone who truly deserves a gift this Christmas? Maybe he/she is a full time carer or does a lot of volunteer work, or is just a good person who always puts others first. Well here is your chance to reward him/her.

The annual Christmas Food Appeal has been organised once more by Claremorris and District Lions Club and will be held in the Claremorris/Ballindine area during the second weekend in December. While Christmas is a joyous occasion for most, some families will still struggle. Let us all try to ensure that they have that little bit of help this Christmas.

Seán Costello, the nationally acclaimed tenor and star of the Mario Lanza tribute The Loveliest Night Of The Year, returns this December with last year’s sell out Christmas favourite A Viennese Christmas.

Brighten up your holiday season with Santa Claus who will be visiting the five-star g hotel again this December - starting this Saturday December 3 at 1pm. Bring your little ones or your own youthful spirit along and join the g for an afternoon of festive fun.

Soon it will be time to raid the attic for boxes of tinsel and trinkets and embark on the annual decorating ritual. While we can’t help you unravel the fairy lights, here are a few tips to make decorating more fun and less about finance this year.

On Sunday, December 4, Christmas will be marked at Coole Park, with the lighting of a Christmas tree, and free Christmas treats.

People can remember a loved one living or deceased in a unique way this Christmas by sponsoring a light on the Christmas tree at University Hospital Galway.

Ballyhaunis is the place to be this Christmas as Ballyhaunis Chamber in conjunction with a number of traders is running a festival over three weeks leading up to Christmas. Every weekend, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a number of stalls in the Square to create a Christmas market - with all your favourite items. This Saturday’s highlight is a fancy dress disco for all the children. It will take place in The Hazel from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday December 3. It is a free event and all children from the area attending primary school are welcome to dress up and come in to have a good time. While the children disco and party, you can shop or enjoy a treat at your favourite venue. There will be loads to do, so have fun. Sunday’s big event is for all adults, with a free tea dance with live music in The Parochial Hall from 1pm to 3pm. So if you are at a loose end and want to sing along - if you are coming out from 12 o'clock Mass and want to meet the neighbours, or if you are into dancing and want to stretch the legs for a couple of hours - come along, it is free.