Track his journey as children worldwide count down the hours to Christmas morning. Video: Santa ClausAs children across Ireland count down the hours to Christmas morning, Santa has already started his journey delivering presents to children elsewhere in the world. The Santa tracker is run by the North American defence agency Norad. This year marks the 70th year of this particular tracker, which has developed over the years as technology has - it now includes a live videostream which simulates Santa’s progress as he delivers presents to children across the world. You can read more of our extensive Christmas coverage online, including Christmas shortcuts, tips and dinner ideas.

Source: The Irish Times December 24, 2025 21:34 UTC