He's made a special visit to some school children.
Santa is ditching his reindeer and arriving in the midlands by helicopter this morning...
The man in red landed at Scoil Phádraig in Portarlington to meet the students and see the new school, which opened earlier this year.
Assistant principal, Mary Davis, says they've been in touch with him this morning and he's on schedule, despite the fog:
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Government Considers Compulsory Helmet Use For E-Scooter Riders
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Enterprise Minister Confirms He Was Overpaid
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Laois Brothers Sentenced Over Rape And Assault Charges
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Laois TD Questions EirGrid On Energy Capacity
Eirgrid have been before the government's Infrastructure Committee.
Westmeath Library Re-Opening Pushed Back
The Aiden Heavey Library in Athlone had been set to reopen in mid-January.
Government Action Urged On Prison Conditions
The Irish Penal Reform Trust is slamming recent inspection reports.
Offaly GAA Club Submit New Pitch Plans
Birr GAA have also submitted plans for two new viewing stands.
Gardaí Attend Scenes Of Midlands Crashes
Black ice is a factor in these collisions.
Midlands Counties See Dramatic Fall In Housing Commencements
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Westmeath Councillor Calls For Baby Loss Certificate Scheme
The scheme acknowledges parents who experience the loss of a baby before 24 weeks.
Commemorative Walk For Ashling Murphy To Take Place In New York
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Sentencing Adjourned For Offaly Father Whose Son Died In Arson Attack
Tullamore Circuit Court heard yesterday from 27-year-old Aaron Holt.
