It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Off Topic Chat

As we come into August a few small items start to appear here and there.

Looking forward to my annual search for Stollen in Lidl. Love the stuff.

I see Kevin is making an early appearance this year!

Congrats to anyone here from Armagh and Clare

100% Posy. Even as a true blue dub it was losing its sparkle, the leinster championship games were awful as people weren't fussed about going, great to see a change at the top.

Had a fair idea it was coming for Dublin but didn't see limerick being toppled, o that was a genuine surprise, delighted for Clare though as they've been the best hurling team for the year and a league/Liam double was well deserved.

How the hell is it August on Thursday. BT Christmas opens in 2/3 weeks - Queue the outrage of "The kids aren't even back in school yet"!

Ireland get their first medal at the Olympics... gwan Mona!

got a ticket to Ally Pally for the darts, going to the Afternoon session on the 16th Dec, Flights were ok from Dub to London but the price is high enough for the return on the 17th. Ryanair taking advantage of the 'ex pats Christmas visits'

Might even get a Christmas tour when im over there, might be half cut from the darts mind you haha

Just got an e-mail from Wonderlights to say they are expanding to two new venues this year. I know a few from here have been to the one in Malahide Castle before (me included) and I'm not sure anyone was overly impressed, especially for the price.

We’re thrilled to announce that Wonderlights is expanding to THREE locations nationwide this Winter! 

Get ready for a unique, immersive experience in each of our fabulous venues, showcasing the iconic features of these incredible locations, paired with the stunning displays that make Wonderlights Ireland’s largest and globally award-winning light show experience. 

Following on from the huge successes of previous years, we will return to our North Dublin location of Malahide Castle & Gardens for our 4th year. Running from Nov 7th, this magical show promises more wonder and magic to wow all ages!

Get ready to be dazzled and mesmerised in Marlay! Ireland's largest light show is coming to south Dublin as we showcase the beloved Marlay Park by Night. Running from Nov 14th, featuring iconic displays, wondrous installations and magical creatures, get ready to be amazed.

Cork, we're coming for you! We're so excited to bring Wonderlights down south to capture your hearts with our symphony of light and magic. Be prepared to marvel at the magic in the beautiful Gardens and surroundings of Fota House, running from Nov 16th (pending licence)

Loving the Olympics - have my phone propped up with the RTE Player on it with the sound off so that I can watch while working.

Had to switch it off, I was getting nothing done 😂

Last day of the Christmas free months!

Wonder will there be a 40th Anniversary edition of 'band aid'

Imagine Bob and Midge are no longer the giants of the music industry like back then

Say that over on After Hours!

in all honestly when I went to school i was always thought it was Autumn.

It is autumn! Aug/sept/oct is what I was taught in school and I'll always stick to that irrelevant of what others say.

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Been done to death in here and iirc we generally agreed that for us August was autumn, so that's that 😉

After the 6th of January should be called "When will it end!"