There is disappointment for those travelling home for the festive season as Dublin Airport announced there will be no Christmas entertainment schedule for the second year in a row.
The airport is known for it's iconic entertainment during Christmas week.
In 2019, more than 1,600 performers took part in entertaining passengers from mid-December until Christmas Eve.
But due to Covid-19, the festive fun will not be going ahead this year.
Kevin Cullinane, Group Head of Communications at daa said that even though the Christmas entertainment won't happen, the airport is still prepared to help Santa have a smooth landing in Ireland next week.
He said: “Every effort was made to put an entertainment schedule in place, and we would like to thank all those that volunteered their talents and services in a bid to make it happen, but unfortunately, due to COVID-19 guidelines, Dublin Airport is unable to host its Christmas music programme this year.”
“However, everything lies in readiness for Santa’s flight plans this Christmas Eve. We are maintaining close contact with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) to monitor Santa’s progress over Irish air space, and to ensure that his reindeer are assisted with a smooth landing.
"There will be no flights on Christmas Day to make sure Santa has the skies to himself as he approaches Ireland from the North Pole after midnight on Christmas Eve.
"Everyone can help ensure he maintains social distance by being tucked up early for bed on the night and stay fast asleep."
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