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RTÉ One, 9.10pm We won’t be able to attend a carol service this Christmas, but the good news is that Santa will be bringing the carols to us, with help from presenters Mary Kennedy and Ruth Smith, and host of singers and musicians. Home is the theme of this year’s special programme, as we’ve all had to tune into our home space during this pandemic year. Such talented guests as Lisa Hannigan, Loah, Imelda May, Una Healy, Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill will be beaming Christmas cheer straight into your home – all you have to do is pour yourself a mulled wine, put some cream on your mince pie, and just sit back and listen. (Sing along if you want to as well – no one is going to complain).
Cork teen features in Christmas Eve TV music special
A Douglas girl features on the Christmas At Home on
Allie Sherlock who perform in Christmas At Home on RTE on Christmas Eve. Picture: Ruth Medjber
A TEENAGE Cork singer takes centre stage in a special festive music show on Christmas Eve.
Allie Sherlock, aged 15, of Douglas, sings Gabriel, How Can This Be? as part of Christmas At Home on RTÉ1 at 9.10pm.
The show, hosted by Mary Kennedy and Ruth Smith, will blend traditional and modern carols, while special guests reflect on the meaning of Christmas at home, in a year which has kept people apart, but also brought them together.