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Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Irish mother shocked after hiring Grinch only for home to be destroyed

An Irish events company has spoken out to defend itself after being mistaken for a group involved in a 'Grinch home visit' in a viral post.

A post on Facebook has been shared widely after a local mum explained that she had spent nearly €100 on a visit from the iconic character - but had her house destroyed as a result.

The Northern Irish mother claimed that if all had went well, the visit would have included the Grinch having a pillow fight, putting toilet roll around the Christmas tree, and posing for photos with the kids at the end.

However, decorations were apparently smashed, party food ruined, and a mixture of washing-up liquid and juice coated both the floors and her son in the process.

It led to one company, LOC-Down Events Superheroes & Princess Hire, being contacted by shocked onlookers before confirming it wasn't their making.

They clarified the post in question wasn't about their Grinch, who is a "movie quality Jim Carey style Grinch" set for performances, plays, and games - not for wrecking the homes of shocked parents.

The group added they "do not destroy any property at events or home visits", Belfast Live report.

In a post on Facebook, LOC-Down Events Superheroes & Princess Hire said: "Please note there is a post making it’s rounds on Facebook regarding a Grinch that was hired for a home visit and destroyed the customers property!!!

"Any videos you have seen from loc-Down with a tree being wrecked are all set up We do not destroy any property at events or home visits!!

"Please do not think this is our grinch or company!! I have had a few mails, this is nothing to do with LOC-Down Events Superheroes & Princess Hire!!

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