From North Pole to northside... Santa hits the Park

Santa Claus made the long voyage from the north Pole to Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

He was greeted by President Michael D Higgins while Orla Lynch, 14, looked on.

the President and his wife Sabina welcomed families from all over the country to the Phoenix Park. around 400 people attended, including over 180 children.