IN PICTURES: Causeway Coast & Glens Christmas windows competition winners

The judges have been out and named the winners who have been provided a unique handcrafted award design and produced by local artisan Alan Dean from Scenic Woodcraft.

The winners are:

Ballycastle – PC Electrics

Ballykelly – Armco

Ballymoney – W&J Walkers

Bushmills – Taylor Yates

Coleraine – Stable Lane Boutique

Cushendall – Numark Pharmacist

Dungiven – Ros Oir Boutique

Garvagh – The Pantry Café

Kilrea – McCloys Chemist

Limavady – The Crafters on Main

Portrush – The Safehouse

Portstewart – The Bookshop

Congratulating everyone who took part, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan said: “I’d like to say thank you to all the businesses who have embraced the festive spirit again this year with their welcoming Christmas displays.

“I know both the residents and visitors to the area really appreciate the creativity of each and every business and I know that this very much adds to the festive warmth of our towns and villages."

Meanwhile, Council’s Town & Village Management, in conjunction with the Estates Team, have been lighting up the urban towns across the Borough this Christmas.

The new large features have proven to be a great addition to the atmosphere in Coleraine, Limavady, Ballymoney and Ballycastle.

In Ballymoney, visitors can pose for that perfect photo in front of a glowing festive star, or in Coleraine, snap the family inside the huge gift-box shaped installation or under the twinkling canopy at the Town Hall.

Limavady’s installation features two fun present boxes with a smiley face and hands that the kids will love, while in Ballycastle, visitors can enjoy a walk-through beautifully lit arch way along the seafront.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is encouraging everyone to go and take a look at the new features and get that festive family photo at one of the Instagram-able features.

Council is also reminding the public about the Causeway Coast & Glens Gift Card which is accepted in over 200 outlets across the Borough enabling individuals to purchase a huge variety of items or experiences including groceries, clothing, hospitality, homewares, toys the list is endless.

Purchase the cards online or via local Visitor Information Centres and Leisure Centres.