Emer McLysaght: The audacity of others

How am I supposed to get into the festive spirit when everyone else is selfishly getting into the Christmas spirit too?

Dubliners having the audacity to enjoy the Christmas lights on Grafton Street

I went into town last Sunday afternoon to see the Christmas lights. I was ready to gaze at them in awe, reminiscing on Christmasses past when my parents would drive us up the N7 after dark to marvel at the Switzers window. I was going to hold a mulled wine in my gloved paw and marvel to my small group of assembled pals from a safe distance at how deserted the streets were and how ...