Well, after years of objections, delays, reviews and so on, it looks as if work on the Poolbeg incinerator is going to start. Whatever your views on the project, we thought you might like to see this artistʼs impression of what the finished structure (centre) will look like. At the time of going to press it is still unclear whether this latest proposal will actually go ahead. Weʼll wait and see

There is no escape from Christmas! The fine crib above is part of the lavish Christmas decorations within Ringsend and Irishtown Community Centre. Johnson Court, top right, fairly sparkles, with Powerscourt Townhouse in the background. Both pictures are from our photographer John Cheevers. Meanwhile, our Editor Christopher spotted the unusual fl ying object in his own photograph of Poolbegʼs twin stacks. We believe a certain Mr S. Claus may have been using them as a navigational aid for his practice run over the Dublin 4 area. Sources close to the Claus camp report that Mr Tillyʼs Christmas illuminations on Bath Avenue also come in very handy when using a low-fl ying, reindeer-powered vehicle on a winterʼs night.