Confused by the unusual morning sunshine Santa crash landed this
morning at the Bailey lighthouse on Howth Head. With his sleigh out of
action for repairs Howth Coast Guard offered assistance with
transportation for his visit to deliver presents to all kids at the
Children's University Hospital, Temple Street.
Unfamiliar with an indoor mode of transport Santa wasn't happy with
sitting in a jeep. A quick thinking Rudolf the red nose reindeer
spotted a Coast Guard bicycle and Santa thought it was a marvellous
idea. So with an escort from the Garda traffic unit and all his
presents in a Coast Guard van Santa began his cycle into the city. An
alert news crew from 98fm were already racing to the hospital to scoop
the story.
A relieved Santa arrived in style and visited children from all the
wards around the hospital. A multi talented band of helpers comprising
of members from the team and staff from the hospital led Santa in song
around the wards. The kids were delighted to meet Santa on his trial
run for the big day. Santa travelled back to Howth, his sleigh was
fixed, his reindeers fed and he returned to the north pole to finish
off his final preparations.
Thanks to all who made this happen especially to the staff and
management of Canada Life who sponsored and organised all the
presents. Nollaig Shona.