25 fabulously festive photos from Christmas light switch ons in Newtownabbey (2006-2015)

By Russell Keers

Published 25th Nov 2024, 17:52 BST

As the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, festive switch on events have been happening across Antrim and Newtownabbey.

We’ve had a look through the Newtownabbey Times archive to find some brilliant pictures from switch on events across the borough over recent years.

Check out these photographs from between 2006 and 2015.

Can you spot anyone you know?

Katie, Harry and Roberta Murphy alongside Chloe Montgomery at the Ballyclare Christmas switch on event in 2013.

1. Festive memories

Katie, Harry and Roberta Murphy alongside Chloe Montgomery at the Ballyclare Christmas switch on event in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

Amber, Leah and Tess with Santa at Ballyclare's 2014 Christmas switch on event.

2. Festive memories

Amber, Leah and Tess with Santa at Ballyclare's 2014 Christmas switch on event. Photo: National World

Joey and Jake enjoying the fun at the 2014 Ballyclare lights switch on with dad, Johnny.

3. Festive memories

Joey and Jake enjoying the fun at the 2014 Ballyclare lights switch on with dad, Johnny. Photo: National World

Pupils from Mallusk Primary School led the carol service at the festive switch on event in Mallusk in 2013.

4. Festive memories

Pupils from Mallusk Primary School led the carol service at the festive switch on event in Mallusk in 2013. Photo: Freddie Parkinson

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