The Dublin City Winter lights will be available to view online next week, as part of the To Be Irish campaign.
It's a government scheme aimed at people who have been unable to fly home to Ireland for the festive period.
It's part of the To Be Irish campaign the Government's running online, aimed at those who are unable to fly home for Christmas.
Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Overseas Development and the Diaspora says a large number of Irish people will be unable to come home this week:
They're staying safe, they're putting the safety of their friends and family here in Ireland, and their own safety wherever they are in the world, and making the decision not to come home."
"So I think It's very important that the Irish Disapora everywhere in the world, to have this opportunity for a connection to Ireland for the Christmas period."
What a beautiful video from @DubCityCouncil showcasing the Winter Lights around Dublin. No matter where you are in the world, enjoy this festive display from Dublin city centre. https://t.co/KYgsa8G8eM#ToBeIrish #IrishAtChristmas https://t.co/N4GOCCaIis
— ToBeIrish (@ToBeIrish) December 18, 2020
700,000 People Arrive Into And Leave Ireland On Average
Children can log onto the website to send their letters to Santa, and a large number of events such as online concerts and films are available too.
Colm Brophy, Minister of State for Overseas Development and the Diaspora says it's an opportunity to visit Dublin virtually:
"Believe it or not about 700,000 people come in and out of Ireland during a regular Christmas."
"So it's a huge huge figure, and a huge number of those people will not be making it back home."
"A lot of those people are Dubs who will really be missing the city."
They'll be missing the craic, that pint and meeting up with their friends."
