Santa is reminding all the boys and girls to post their letters to him as soon as possible.

His workshop is very busy with all the elves working hard to get the gifts ready in time for Christmas Eve.

Santa says he looks forward to reading letters from the boys and girls in Ireland - and he especially likes it when they include colorful drawings of Rudolph and Mrs Claus.

Letters should be addressed to Santa Claus, the North Pole.

It's important that the full postal address of the child is written on the letter, so Santa knows where to go.

Meanwhile a new survey carried out by Tesco to mark its Magical Reindeer Food Fundraiser in aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital has revealed that 73 per cent of us now choose an artificial christmas tree - compared to 24 per cent who still buy a real one.

75 per cent of us leave milk and cookies out on Christmas Eve for Santa while 14 per cent of us leave a pint of Guinness

72 per cent leave carrots for Rudolf and 10 per cent of us always remember to write a thank you note for Santa.