Nostalgia: Christmas in Garvagh

By Una Culkin

Published 13th Dec 2022, 10:43 GMT

As the festive season approaches we take a look back into our archives at some seasonal photographs.

This week, we look back at the Christmas lights switch-on events in Garvagh.

Recognise anyone?

Barry, Annie and Louise pictured with a snowman in Garvagh during the Christmas lights switch on

1. SNOW JOKE

Barry, Annie and Louise pictured with a snowman in Garvagh during the Christmas lights switch on Photo: s

Charlene Anderson, Chloe Moore, Elizabeth and Alisha Flanaghan, Rachael McQuillan and Rebecca Steele enjoying the fun at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Garvagh

2. THE BIG SWITCH ON

Charlene Anderson, Chloe Moore, Elizabeth and Alisha Flanaghan, Rachael McQuillan and Rebecca Steele enjoying the fun at the switch on of the Christmas lights in Garvagh Photo: s

Linda Smyth and Rhianna McAuley watch the switch on of the Christmas lights in Garvagh back in 2008

3. SANTA'S COMING

Linda Smyth and Rhianna McAuley watch the switch on of the Christmas lights in Garvagh back in 2008 Photo: S

The crowd at the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Garvagh in 2007

4. ROUND OF APPLAUSE

The crowd at the switch on of the Christmas Lights in Garvagh in 2007 Photo: s