Santa stopped the traffic in Ardee last Friday evening when he turned on the Christmas lights. It's the clearest sign yet that Christmas is coming.
There is no turning back now. Christmas songs have been playing in the shops for the past two weeks, the town has its decorations up and I still haven't drawn up a Christmas present list (let alone bought anything yet).
It's only a matter of time before I spot a Christmas tree in someone's house.
If the prospect of all the hustle, bustle and hassle of the next three weeks or so fills you with dread then think about one of the simpler mysteries of life - the winter solstice at Newgrange.
If you planning to visit Newgrange around the time of the solstice on December 21st the why not avail of our special accommodation rate.
One night - €50 per person
Two nights - €90 per person
The rate includes, accommodation, full Irish breakfast and use of our leisure club. It runs until December 21st.
I realise that the second part of this post is a blatant plug for the castle. Our accommodation is near Newgranage though and we don't usually open this time of year. I will say more about the mystery of the solstice in another post soon.
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