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IT’S THREE HOURS into the lunar eclipse, and even though we can’t see it ‘live’ in Ireland, thanks to the miracle of the internet, we can watch it online.
The above is a livestream of the eclipse, with experts giving updates on the events as they happen.
The eclipse is in its final stages, but there’s still plenty to see.
This is the first of two total lunar eclipses this year, and can only be seen by those in North and South America. Blame it on the sun, as the sky is simply too bright for us to see the events as they unfold.
Astronomy Ireland has more details on the eclipse on its website.
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Shopped local. All local small businesses are happy to do a sale over the phone or on Facebook and I have collected it from the shop at the door. I want to see my village Main Street open again when this is over, not boarded up.
@2thFairy: So far, I have bought every Christmas present from an Irish retailer, but my god some Irish retailers really need to get their act together in terms of online service – I got something delivered from China quicker than from a shop 2kms from my house, I am still waiting for it!
@Lisa Saputo: hear ya
@Lisa Saputo: maybe it’s being made in China
No option for No, none of the above?!
@Marc: I don’t do the commercial side of Christmas/giving & receiving presents… but just getting together for the family dinner with a bit of chat and banter is by far the best part of the holiday for me
@Marc: Worse poll I’ve seen on the journal for options. There is no option I can click on to see results. No I have not done any Christmas shopping as every were is closed!
@IrishRedLFC: I donate the money to a homeless charity instead, much better use of the money normally wasted on items we don’t need in this unnecessary annual box ticking exercise of buying one for everyone in the audience ;)
@IrishRedLFC: it all adds up… 5K+ donated to date… ya must be flúicin loaded yerself if thats tight in your dept!
@Marc: A bit harsh the Journal deleted @IrishRedLFC just for calling someone a tight bas…. :|
@Marc: Christmas was always commercial…. sure wasn’t the babby jesus only just born when the three kings burst through the door..”look what I got ya” – Tommy Tiernan
@Brianán McBride: Just click the “Vote” button with nothing selected (as I only discovered myself today) and voila!
Have most of it done. All online. Mostly local too.
Where’s the “Not doing Christmas shopping” option?
Yes, all online this year, poor postman..
5hit! Is it Christmas eve already?
I have done loads of online shopping and a bit of click and collect also. Will leave some of it for December but I feel like shops will be emptied by the 2nd. We will have to wait and see!!
@Seeking Truth: yeah I think so too..there wont be a cracker in sight
Can someone please ask Tony if its ok to do Christmas shopping?
Did most of mine online.. thank you Amazon. PS5 will be a no show for xmas but hopefully in the new year. I tried to shop local but way too expensive
@Christina Colling: there’s more being released this week Christina
Why do people bother? Shop for what? It’s like any other week just get the usual! Why do people need to be excessive especially this year!? No need
@Jonnie Marre: yawn. Humans have feasted right through the ages, keeps us busy and staves off the dullness of everyday life. Buy yourself a bottle of something nice and get into it
Usually shop local and leave it to the last few days. Have found some great bargains to be had on the 24th.
The “Can’t afford it” option.
I work in retail that supplies all the major shops with electronics And it’s very very quiet at the moment…
The quiet before the storm maybe??
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