The Bishop of Achonry is appealing to people to celebrate the joy of Christmas even though it's been a very difficult year.
Bishop Paul Dempsey says it's a hard time for many people who cannot be with their loved ones this Christmas through travel restrictions or bereavement.
He says it's also a time for us to find joy in whatever small way we can and know that the message of Christmas is to draw hope for the year ahead.
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Bishop Dempsey says his thoughts and prayers are with people who are sick, in nursing homes or feeling loss at this time:
