Getting settled in for Christmas Down UnderLast month, Athlone man Darren O'Neill moved with his partner Becky Garman and their children, Jack (10), Jasmine (5), and Ellery (2), to Perth, Australia. Darren and Becky answered these questions for us about getting settled into life in Australia again, and their plans for Christmas this year. How have you found the process of getting settled? On Christmas Day we will have our dinner early and keep the afternoon and evening free to make calls to family back home. To our friends and family and wonderful neighbours back home: We miss you and are slightly jealous of your traditional Christmas weather, and being able to celebrate in person.

Source: Irish Independent December 23, 2025 16:15 UTC