Bishop Fintan Gavin has broadcast his Christmas Message to primary schools throughout the Diocese of Cork and Ross today.
School pupils and staff watched the video message online in their classrooms across the diocese.
Most of the traditional celebrations in preparation for Christmas such as Nativity Plays and Carol Services are once again possible this year.
Bishop Fintan’s message will prayerfully and joyfully remind us of the central message of the Birth of the Infant Jesus.