It is a particularly special time for Garda Jack Waters, who is spending his first Christmas on the beat in Cork City. Gardaí Shauna Collins and Jack Waters on St Patrick's Street in Cork as Christmas gets underway. Picture: Noel SweeneyAnd if his wish comes true, will it be enough to top the Christmas present he got from his grandmother some years ago? Picture: Noel Sweeney“This year the most popular toy for girls is Maileg, who is a mouse that comes in a matchbox. Picture: Noel Sweeney“I’m doing a lot of commissions,” he says.

Source: Irish Examiner December 20, 2025 14:17 UTC