‘It’s tough on family, but we love what we do’: From frontline staff to power crews – meet those working on Christmas DayFrom a firefighter and junior doctor to an operational manager – meet those who keep the country running on Christmas DayKevin ConroySarah O'Mahony and Liam Coates Today at 06:30As households across the country gather in their pyjamas to open presents and pour the first cup of Christmas morning tea or coffee, thousands of frontline and emergency workers are already clocking in.

Source: Irish Independent December 25, 2025 14:31 UTC