There was plenty of Christmas spirit over the weekend as people gathered across the country for light switch ons, merriment and good cheer.
In Cork, members of the public turned out amongst stilt walkers for the immersive light experience on Emmet Place called Solas. The festive Ferris wheel also opened over the weekend as Christmas in Cork, or Corkmas, was kicked off.
Zoe and Alan Mackesy, Douglas, at Solas on Emmet Place. Picture: Darragh Kane
Zoe and Alan Mackesy, Douglas, at Solas on Emmet Place. Picture: Darragh Kane
Aoife and Bobbi O’Driscoll, Togher, at Solas on Emmet Place. Picture: Darragh Kane
Aoife and Bobbi O’Driscoll, Togher, at Solas on Emmet Place. Picture: Darragh Kane
Elsewhere in Cork, Santa made a trip through the streets of Cork City on Saturday on his way to the Marina Market in a vintage fire engine.
Santa delighted the public in Cork city as he made his journey on Saturday to Santa’s Magical Market in the Marina Market. Picture: Chani Anderson
Santa delighted the public in Cork city as he made his journey on Saturday to Santa’s Magical Market in the Marina Market. Picture: Chani Anderson
Picture: Chani Anderson
Picture: Chani Anderson
Evie (4) and Cillian (9) Buckley from Passage West waiting for Santa at the Marina Market. Picture: Chani Anderson
Evie (4) and Cillian (9) Buckley from Passage West waiting for Santa at the Marina Market. Picture: Chani Anderson
In West Cork, Clonakilty enjoyed a weekend of Christmas cheer with an elf parade and the turning on of the Christmas lights.
The Killeen Elf Parade bringing magic and light to the streets of Clonakilty, West Cork. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO
The Killeen Elf Parade bringing magic and light to the streets of Clonakilty, West Cork. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO
Clonakilty lights up for Christmas. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO
Clonakilty lights up for Christmas. Picture: Alison Miles / OSM PHOTO
In Killarney, Santa Claus came to town on Sunday night as the lights were turned on in the town after a “magical parade”.
Santa makes his first appearance in Killarney. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
Santa makes his first appearance in Killarney. Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
Picture: Valerie O’Sullivan
In the Marble City, All-Star Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrrell was on hand to turn on the Christmas lights.
Kilkenny hurling legend Jackie Tyrrell and his two sons, Harry and Freddie switched on the Christmas lights with the help of Friday nights Late Late Toy Show star Stevie Mulrooney. Picture: Dylan Vaughan
Kilkenny hurling legend Jackie Tyrrell and his two sons, Harry and Freddie switched on the Christmas lights with the help of Friday nights Late Late Toy Show star Stevie Mulrooney. Picture: Dylan Vaughan
A former Toy Show star was on hand to help kick-off Christmas in Clifden last Friday as the Toy Man himself — Ryan Tubridy — helped out with the festive celebrations.
Ryan Tubridy with Santa at the turning on the Christmas lights in Clifden, Co. Galway. Picture: Hany Marzouk
Ryan Tubridy with Santa at the turning on the Christmas lights in Clifden, Co. Galway. Picture: Hany Marzouk
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