Dublin City Council unveils 'bigger and better' than ever Christmas programme

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        September 25, 2026

Dublin City Council unveils 'bigger and better' than ever Christmas programme

Good Morning Dublin Belt — 2026-09-25

Dublin City Council has unveiled an expanded Christmas programme for 2026, featuring new light projections, an extended TwinkleTown at Smithfield and the...
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Dublin City Council unveils 'bigger and better' than ever Christmas programme
• Dublin City Council has unveiled an expanded Christmas programme for 2026, featuring new light projections, an extended TwinkleTown at Smithfield and the Liberties, and an application to become the European Capital of Christmas
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