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As we hunker down into our bunkers for the time of year that’s in it, let’s just say that there aren’t many acts performing out there – and the ones who are gigging are exclusively Irish: The Stunning, Rosie Carney, Delorentos, Lisa O’Neill, Damien Dempsey, Jerry Fish, Windings, Mundy, Turn, Frank Walters, Aslan, Katharine Philippa, Pierce Turner, Paddy Casey, Le Galaxie, Original Rudeboys, R.S.A.G. and Jinx Lennon.

It is, therefore, a very green seasonal collection of talent criss-crossing the country in an attempt to even further enhance the Christmas cheer. So, you know, support them all – let’s be there for those who are here for us throughout the year before we switch off the lights.

Before we switch off altogether, may this particular writer wish one and all a wonderful Christmas time! Sorry? Oh, seeing as you’re asking, I’ll have a Brandy Alexander, thank you very much. With a cherry on top, if you can manage it.