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Gulp.

This morning.

Via MyHome.ie:

The Q4 2021 report, in association with Davy, found that annual asking price inflation rose by 9.7% nationwide, by 7.4% in Dublin and by 10.6% elsewhere around the country.

Meanwhile, quarterly asking price inflation also rose slightly throughout Ireland – by 1.3% nationally, by 1.7% in Dublin, and by 1.1% elsewhere around the country.

This means the mix-adjusted asking price for new sales nationally is now €311,000, while the price in Dublin is €421,000 and elsewhere around the country it is €263,000. Newly listed properties are seen as the most reliable indicator of future price movements.

The author of the report, Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist at Davy, said that the findings of the report painted a grim picture for prospective homebuyers…

Property Report – 2021 – Q4 (MyHome.ie)

Meanwhile…

1965.

Dublin’s ‘luxury’ housing market.

Featuring heavily-lunched developer ‘Mr Black’.

This morning

Meanwhile…

…via RTÉ News:

Minister for Education Norma Foley will meet public health officials, teachers’ unions and school management to discuss the reopening of schools.

Government ministers have said they expect schools to reopen as planned on Thursday.

However, the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland has called for a delayed and staggered reopening of schools, saying it would be an “unacceptable risk” for schools to reopen, without additional Covid-19 safety measures being put in place.

ASTI says union committed to reopening schools in ‘coherent, sensible fashion’ (RTE)

BBC

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This afternoon.

Sandymount Strand, Dublin 4.

Carlosfandango writes:

Mr. Hugh runs off the leftovers….

Meanwhile…

‘Psycho’

SOQ writes:

This is Princess Psychopath – otherwise known as Psycho to her friends. Here she is relaxing and looking cute after declaring her annual Christmas truce against mice, rats, birds, frogs, rabbits, other cats, and dogs of any size. Normal service shall be resumed in the New Year.

My pet at Xmas to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘My Pet At Xmas’.

‘Miss Otis’

‘sup?

Otis Blue writes:

Miss Otis wishes ‘sheeters, one and all, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Arf.

Meanwhile…

Jessie Cooper

‘sup?

Vanessa writes:

Jessie Cooper….needless to say ham was involved…

Meanwhile…

‘sup?

Roísín C writes:

Macy moo relaxing in her aunt’s at Christmas…

My pet at Xmas to broadsheet@broadsheet.ie marked ‘My Pet At Xmas‘.

Curragh Plains, county Kildare.

Xmask Tree, an art installation by Kildare photographer and visual artist Eamonn Farrell on a whitethorn tree in the middle of the Curragh.

The tree – decorated with disposable face masks, inscribed with the legend ‘We Shall Overcome’ – is festooned with fairy lights and other baubles which would normally adorn a Christmas tree, drawing attention to…

‘… the pain and suffering being caused to people by the Covid-19 Pandemic. He is also suggesting by the use of the words, We Shall Overcome, from the famous song by folk singer Pete Seeger, that the way to defeat the virus is by positive collective action.

Created a few days ago in a vast empty space on the Curragh, Mr. Farrell, in a message below the tree, has asked anyone who comes by it, to pause for a moment and think of the thousands of people who have lost their lives both directly and indirectly over the last two years, from the Pandemic. He expects to remove the items from the tree on the second of January.’

Via Photocall Ireland

Blessings of the season to you ALL.

After a difficult year, our severely depleted crew are starting to wind down for Christmas.

Some of us are heading to the Broadsheet Christmas party (in the snug of the Dawson Lounge – bring nibbles), others are going back to their bitterly-divided families while others still are taking this opportunity to enter specilaist rehabilitation facilities.

Here’s to conquering demons.

We all wish you all a very Happy Christmas.

Expect daily, if less frequent, posting, through December 27.

Eimear Quinn – Winter Solstice

Walking in a winter wonderland.

OK, so we’re a few days late with this one but the stunning performance by our erstwhile Eurovision queen Eimear Quinn and the picturesque, snow-kissed video are too good to be ignored.

The lyrics are by Brendan Graham; the piano is by Gavin Murphy; and the arrangement by Sarah Class.

Nick says: No business like snow business.

Eimear Quinn

This afternoon.

Camden Street, Dublin 8.

Hipster haunt Huck’s has been closed by its owner – former Dublin GAA star Eamon Fennell – until December 29 for rona-related ‘safety reasons’.

The lights are going out all over Europe.

Hick.

Dublin GAA star announces Christmas closure of city centre bar for staff safety (Dublin Live)

RollingNews

The lead performers of the Helix panto Red Riding Hood, which will be streamed this Christmas

This afternoon

Following panto cancellations across the country, The Helix and TheatreworX have announced an online version of its panto, ‘Red Riding Hood’, which will be available to stream on December 23, 27 and January 1.

Ian writes:

In a week where many Christmas pantos and festive events have had to postpone or temporarily close due to covid restrictions, The Helix Panto Online will allow families all over the country to enjoy the magic of Christmas panto during these covid times and all from the comfort of their homes.

Priced at €20.00 per household, The Helix Panto Online ‘On Demand Ticket’ will allow families to watch ‘Red Riding Hood’ at a time of their choosing on a chosen date .

Tickets here

Cancelled pantomime: ‘We gave it our best shot and it just wasn’t to be ’ (Irish Times)