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How does Santa Claus get onto a home without a chimney?

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By Ted Healy of DNG TED HEALY

You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you whySanta Claus is coming to town!

Yes, that’s right everyone…the countdown to the arrival of Santa Claus is winding down which means that now, more than ever, we must be on our absolute BEST behaviour!

As you deck the halls and hang your mistletoe, you may be lucky enough to live in a newly built home without a fireplace and be wondering just how exactly Santa will be stopping in to drop off your presents.

Believing in the magic of home, especially around Christmas time, we simply had to find out the answer to this age old question.

So we went straight to our source in the North Pole, Patch the Elf, and asked “How does Santa Claus get onto a home without a chimney?” and we got the inside scoop.

The great news is that Santa will deliver to all the good boys and girls on Christmas Eve … even if they don’t have a chimney.
But how.....

The answer is simple… magic and a key!

We are reliably informed that Santa Claus has a magic key that he uses to get into homes, apartments and townhouses without a chimney.
With a sprinkle of magic and a dash of cheer this key works one special night of the year!

Quietly he enters as the children all sleep and lays down their presents without a peep.
In the blink of an eye he departs from the scene, but only for those who truly believe.

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Library upgrade to begin next week, two years after plan first mooted

Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years […]

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Work on new, fully accessible public toilet facilities at Killarney Library is set to begin on Monday, July 20, marking the realisation of a project first tabled over two years ago.

The upgrade was initially put forward by Councillor Marie Moloney in May 2024, when she raised a motion at a Kerry County Council meeting highlighting the unacceptable lack of disabled toilets in a public building. At the time, Cllr Moloney noted that while access ramps were in place, several library users with disabilities were disappointed by the lack of facilities. “I will be keeping the pressure on to have these facilities provided as soon as possible,” she stated at the time.
Delivered by the Council’s Facilities Section, the upcoming works are expected to be completed in the autumn. The development will provide a new entrance to the toilet area, a fully accessible toilet, and baby changing facilities.
Killarney Library will remain open throughout the construction period, with all regular services continuing as normal. To ensure safety, the front porch, the existing public toilets, and the events room will be temporarily closed. Visitors will access the library via a signposted side entrance, and alternative public toilets will be available nearby at the High Street Car Park.

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Kerry Mountain Rescue issues warm weather warning

Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday. The rescue team was […]

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Kerry Mountain Rescue Team (KMRT) has issued a warm weather warning for anyone climbing in the region after being called to assist a walker on Sunday.

The rescue team was tasked to the Devil’s Ladder area of Carrauntoohil (Corrán Tuathail) to help a climber experiencing severe exhaustion and dehydration. Volunteers successfully assisted the walker down to an awaiting vehicle.
With the current heatwave continuing, KMRT is reminding all hillwalkers to prepare adequately before setting out.
The team recommends carrying at least one extra litre of water, wearing sunscreen, and using a peaked or wide-brimmed hat. Walkers should set out early in the morning to ensure they are off the mountains before the peak heat builds in the middle of the day.
KMRT also advises walkers to consider changing their plans to less strenuous routes or rescheduling their climbs entirely until temperatures drop.

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