Members of the Hardy Memorial Primary School Choir get their gifts from Santa. PT48-214.

placeholder image — Members of the Hardy Memorial Primary School Choir get their gifts from Santa. PT48-214.

17 cracking photos from Richhill's Christmas lights celebrations

By The Newsroom

Published 27th Nov 2025, 12:50 GMT

Festive fever was in the air at Richhill’s Christmas lights switching on ceremony on Wednesday (November 26).

Members of the community enjoyed a fun-filled event organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council at the Recreation Centre grounds.

Here’s a selection of photos from the seasonal celebrations captured by photographer Tony Hendron.

Some of the families waiting patiently in line to see Santa in his grotto. PT48-204.

5. Festive Fun

Some of the families waiting patiently in line to see Santa in his grotto. PT48-204. Photo: Tony Hendron

Posing happily as they wait to visit Santa atthe Richhill Christmas lights switch on. PT48-205.

6. Festive Fun

Posing happily as they wait to visit Santa atthe Richhill Christmas lights switch on. PT48-205. Photo: Tony Hendron

Enjoying the event in Richhill are from left, Freddie Black Leanne Black, Tom Black, Simon Black and Julie Ruddell. PT48-203.

7. Festive Fun

Enjoying the event in Richhill are from left, Freddie Black Leanne Black, Tom Black, Simon Black and Julie Ruddell. PT48-203. Photo: Tony Hendron

Having a ball-oon at the Richhill Christmas lights switch on are from left, Annie, Anna and Isla. PT48-206.

8. Festive Fun

Having a ball-oon at the Richhill Christmas lights switch on are from left, Annie, Anna and Isla. PT48-206. Photo: Tony Hendron

Armagh City Banbridge Craigavon Borough Council