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Laura Grainger

Things every Dublin kid had on their Christmas list in the 60s & 70s

The countdown to Santa's arrival is now on, with kids on their best behaviour to ensure no last-minute faux-pas costs them something from their wish list.

With PlayStation 5s, iPads and even iPhones making appearances on letters to Santa, Christmas lists are, in some ways, lightyears apart from what they once were. But there are some undeniable classics beloved by previous generations of kids that are still being requested by the current generation.

A 1972 ad for McHugh Himself on Talbot Street (Brand New Retro)
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