More festering, than festive - Romans decry 'grungy' Christmas tree

Locals in the Italian capital of Rome have dubbed the city's main Christmas tree as "spelacchio", which roughly translates as "grungy". The threadbare tree was imported from Austria at a cost of €50,000. Video: Reuters

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The last Irish nuns in Africa

At 22 years old, Sister Ailbe, from Co Tipperary, packed her bags and embarked on a steamer to west Africa in 1965. Video: Caitlin Kelly. Editor: Eoin Ronayne


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