The Christmas spirit has arrived early in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and at Ballinasloe Tyre Centre in Co. Galway with both businesses coming up with novel designs for their Christmas trees.

In Dungarvan the team adopted a distinctly green theme, while west of the Shannon, the troops went for a “tinsel” look.

Meanwhile, TyreAware.ie has built a dozen “snow men” from waste tyres, and placed them at schools etc., around the Galway / Mayo region.