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A view of the rugged Kerry coastline from a mountain road.


I have been missing for a few days as i have been tied up with all the pre Christmas preparations. The local high school had their annual Christmas concert and i was asked to be a part of that, and it was great fun. It was an exciting privilege for me to sing with the backing of a girls choir of over eighty students and i really enjoyed that. I am also involved in providing some musical entertainment in a couple of retirement homes, and i find that most rewarding. I am not quiet finished yet as i am also in charge of our local church choir and Christmas eve is always a big night for us. Everybody loves the carol singing and it does add to the Christmas spirit.
I will not be idle over the Christmas as i have a family touring with me for a few days from the 27th. They have a daughter studying in the University in Galway for a year and have come over to spend some time with her during the holiday and to see some of the country while they are here. I do get this type of work occassionally and it can be very nice.
Christmas in Ireland is quiet a long drawn out holiday compared to many other countries and it can last for a couple of weeks. It is not the best time of the year to be looking for an electrician or a plumber. Many businesses close down for at least three to four days, and some for longer. In the past nobody worked on either Christmas day or St Stephens day (Boxing day). If you ran out of milk or sugar you borrowed from a neighbour, or did without. Nowadays you will always find some place open, even on Christmas day, but not a lot.
Our weather continues to be extremely cold for Ireland and a thaw is not expected until at least Christmas day. I hope it happens at least that early as i will not tour if the roads are unsafe.
I am expecting the usual arrival of enquiries once January comes in and the general feeling is that we can expect a good year next year. The reduction of prices in Ireland has made an Irish holiday more attractive so, if you are planning on coming here, get in early. I am here to help if you need me. I hope to comment again before Christmas but in the meantime,

Happy Christmas to all.

Dave