Video: Popular Christmas market in Magherafelt on the move

Magherafelt’s popular Christmas Market is on the move.
By Stanley Campbell
Published 7th Nov 2014, 17:13 BST
Magherafelt District Council Chairperson Kate McEldowney with Sharon Arbuthnot (Arts & Events Officer), Michael Browne (Head of Development Services) Ann-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy & Development), Cllr Martin Kearney and Davina McCartney (Towns & Community Regeneration Officer at Magherafelt District Council) during the launch of the council's Christmas Market.INMM4514-441Magherafelt District Council Chairperson Kate McEldowney with Sharon Arbuthnot (Arts & Events Officer), Michael Browne (Head of Development Services) Ann-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy & Development), Cllr Martin Kearney and Davina McCartney (Towns & Community Regeneration Officer at Magherafelt District Council) during the launch of the council's Christmas Market.INMM4514-441
Magherafelt District Council Chairperson Kate McEldowney with Sharon Arbuthnot (Arts & Events Officer), Michael Browne (Head of Development Services) Ann-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy & Development), Cllr Martin Kearney and Davina McCartney (Towns & Community Regeneration Officer at Magherafelt District Council) during the launch of the council's Christmas Market.INMM4514-441

It is relocating from the Market Yard at Rainey Street to the town centre for three days at the end of this month.

The Christmas Market has attracted thousands of visitors to the south Derry town during its five-year history.

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Surveys have shown that footfall in local businesses increased while it was taking place - boosting the local economy.

Magherafelt District Council Chairperson Kate McEldowney with Sharon Arbuthnot (Arts & Events Officer), Michael Browne (Head of Development Services) Ann-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy & Development), Cllr Martin Kearney and Davina McCartney (Towns & Community Regeneration Officer at Magherafelt District Council) during the launch of the council's Christmas Market.INMM4514-441Magherafelt District Council Chairperson Kate McEldowney with Sharon Arbuthnot (Arts & Events Officer), Michael Browne (Head of Development Services) Ann-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy & Development), Cllr Martin Kearney and Davina McCartney (Towns & Community Regeneration Officer at Magherafelt District Council) during the launch of the council's Christmas Market.INMM4514-441
Magherafelt District Council Chairperson Kate McEldowney with Sharon Arbuthnot (Arts & Events Officer), Michael Browne (Head of Development Services) Ann-Marie Campbell (Director of Policy & Development), Cllr Martin Kearney and Davina McCartney (Towns & Community Regeneration Officer at Magherafelt District Council) during the launch of the council's Christmas Market.INMM4514-441

This year the market - running from Friday, November 28 until Sunday (November 30), will include the traditional Christmas lights switch on.

There will also be free car parking in the main parks in Magherafelt from Thursday (November 27) until Sunday.

Full story in this week’s Mid-Ulster Mail.

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