Tullamore ambulance crew working away on Christmas day

The ambulance crew at the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore pictured at the start of their shift on Christmas Day.

The crew were among thousands of workers around the country who worked over the holiday period to provide essential services.

Photograph submitted by Barry Flynn.

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