This week of the year sees some of the busiest days for travel in Ireland, with families on the move all across the country to reach various destinations before Christmas Day. Earlier this week, there were repeated warnings, for instance, that those using public transport needed to pre-book their seats if at all possible — such was the level of demand with Christmas Day looming large on the horizon. A strong link between two countries Last Friday evening, a man lost his life in a terrible accident in East Cork. At a time when some are trying to foment discord and distrust in this country, it is doubly welcome. For many readers trying to wrestle their cars into shopping centres this week, those words surely resonate.

Source: Irish Examiner December 24, 2025 01:29 UTC