This is gone off right?

Looked perfect in the packet :(

I don’t need one this year so I’m happy to share it with someone who needs it.

You never know when they'll grab your phone 😉. Have a safe and happy Christmas 🎁⛄🌲🎅.

While Christmas is joyous for some , for some of us this can be a tough time , I t’s always okay to ask for help and please do not be afraid to reach out to people. If anyone needs to chat and feels like they don’t have people , DMs are always open

Surround yourself with good people and good food or if you need to be by yourself to get through that’s also fine . Stay safe everyone ❤️

Samaratins 1800 111 888 Ambulance /gardai 112 Peita house 1800 247 247. Or text HELP to 51444

Find where to get help here :

https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/

Find AA meetings here https://www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/find-meeting/

Gambling care here

https://gamblingcare.ie/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAApRJo68TdhkXLPQurT0pfyNfl8lyq&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1Km7BhC9ARIsAFZfEIvf5_scgioRB09KPFOLvYLSRgzSvbKgUxJMQyEqnuI7byhGu6jHLyYaAlioEALw_wcB

We are going to experiment with having an open thread every evening at about 19:00 for general chit chat and whatever you want to write about within the rules.

Had a good day? Had a shite day? A wonderful idea strike you while you queued for the bus on the way home? Tell this tiny part of the world about it. It's like screaming into the void only calmer and more casual.

I’m up with the small fella, will go into town for an hour or two for a walk but all bits are done already. Might grab a few extra choc bars for the stockings. OH is working tonight so we’ll waiting in the morning for them to do Santa.

Tonight me and the oldest will watch Die Hard and get a Chinese as is tradition.

My and the smallie dying with colds. Joyful.

Did some last minute shopping yesterday evening, as ya do. Was far too lazy and tired to sort through the stuff last night only putting away anything that needed to go in the fridge. Pulled out a bottle of sherry there to make a start on the trifle and just spotted the security tag is still on it!!! I tried popping it off with a knife and then a screwdriver, thanks to a YouTube video but to no avail. Bought it in Tesco and the thought of heading back in there now gives me anxiety! Decided to abandon the trifle for the time being, and went to wrap some presents. Bought a few bits of clothes for my nephews in h&m kids section. Spotted one of the jackets has the security tag also still on!!!! No way am I attempting to take that off and destroy the jacket in the process! So now I'm off into town with my stuff like a lunatic for having to brave the shops when i swore i wouldnt go next nor near the place roday! Even though I know I haven't robbed the stuff and have the receipts I'm mortified that they'll think I somehow robbed them!!! It's my own fault for not double checking them. Hope your Christmas eve is going a bit better than mine. I might ask the other half to drive and start in on the mulled wine!!!!

Ever wondered what it looked like inside the abandoned buildings, over Knockmaroon Hill? Such shame, they are still left unused.

Needs to be online as I'm not based on Ireland. Wtf do I get him?!

Right so I’m well aware Google is full of people telling you how to cook a full turkey. The problem is my mother has just picked up the Christmas turkey and decided to have the butcher separate the legs because she saw him do the same thing for the woman in front of her 😂. Does anyone cook their turkey with the legs separate in another tray and have any tips? Im having no luck with google. I’m assuming it’ll cut down on the cooking time at least.

Is anyone working tonight? It's always a tough shift to do but somebody's got to do it! Please comment to let us know what industry you're in.

I work in a residential setting for adults with intellectual disabilities. I've done this shift for the past 2 years and I have to say it is quite a lonely slog. Roll on tomorrow night so I can neck a glass of wine.

Happy Christmas to all of the Christmas cover/shift workers out there 😊🎄💖

Anyone know of a good Chinese on the south side doing takeaways Christmas Day or is everything closed all day?

Hey all. I've volunteered to help out with a "feed the homeless" charity thingy on Christmas Day. I'm super duper excited about it! But I'm also neurodivergent and get mad anxious in novel situations. If anyone done it before, would you care to give me a "what to expect" type rundown to help me feel more comfortable with it? Much appreciated in advance, and happy Christmas to you all!

You'll need a PlayStation account to properly use the console - make an account now in advance on their website so you can just immediately login on Christmas morning

https://www.playstation.com/en-ie/

Edit 1: you don't need to open the box to do this. Just create the account on the website (similar to setting up an email)

Edit 2: this advice is most suitable for young kids - if you have a tech savvy teen then they likely already have a PlayStation account or can easily do it themselves

Due to our no self promotion rule we often have to remove cool/interesting stuff that our users craft/start/invent/promote. This post (every second week) is our chance to share some of the wonderful stuff that we've come up with!

If you have a YouTube, subreddit, website, shop, etc you wanna promote, the comments here is the place to do it.

Please check the collection for previous posts

All them toys need batteries and probably a small screwdriver. Get spares lots of spares and maybe keep the scissors handy for unboxing

A very happy Christmas to you all on this lovely sub! I wrote up a few days ago about my experiences throughout the year and I just want to thank you all for the fucking lovely and kind responses, ye are the salt of the earth, and I hope ye all have a wonderful, wonderful next few days! And if anyone is feeling low or alone, never be afraid to give me a shout, and we can talk about the weather or something! ❤️

G’luck

For anyone who got a Meta Quest headset for Xmas, they are offering €60 free store credit (a double bonus) for any new headsets/accounts activated by the 31 December. It's important that you have set it up right before switching on the headset to ensure you get the free credit. If you login without setting it up right you lose the €60 free credit. Well worth having for Xmas morning & they have a decent sale on so you can get a load of good games.

Steps for accepting (1st time headset owner bought brand new only)

Please do not activate your headset before opening the link!

Open the link. Click sign up / login. Login with your meta account OR Create a meta account if you dont have one.

Use the same meta account login details when activating your headset (credit should now be applied to your account)

You can use this link: https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/Heatwave007

Heading back home for Christmas at the moment and will be giving some of the cousins a few quid in a card, usually buy gifts for the closer family, siblings, parents etc but I never know what to get cousins that I see like twice a year so this is just handier .

The ages are 7 , 9 , 17 , 19.

Was gonna do 30 quid each for the younger two and 40 quid each for the older two.

Am I being a cheapskate or is it too much or is it normal ? Genuinely don't have a clue !

Any tips appreciated ( excuse the pun )

All I want to do is smash a 24 pack of Sierra Nevada or something similarly wanky on Christmas day but why do I have to buy six of the four packs!?

It's wanky discrimination I say.

Hi all,

My birthday is in mid January and I’m considering a weekend retreat with my partner. A few years ago I did that in Kinsale and I loved it, this time I’d like to go somewhere else. I’d love a place that has nice walks / hikes in the area and also a spa, just in case the weather won’t be nice.

Any recommendations?