Enjoying all the fun at the Christmas lights switch on in Lurgan are from left, Natalie McCoy and son, Theo (1), William McCoy and son Flynn (6 months) and Paige McCoy. LM47-216.

placeholder image — Enjoying all the fun at the Christmas lights switch on in Lurgan are from left, Natalie McCoy and son, Theo (1), William McCoy and son Flynn (6 months) and Paige McCoy. LM47-216.

20 photos full of festive fun from Lurgan's Christmas lights switch-on

By Valerie Martin

Published 22nd Nov 2025, 10:47 GMT

There was a real buzz in Lurgan on Friday evening for the switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights.

Families gathered to enjoy the festive fun and of course, the arrival of Santa in good time for the big countdown.

Tony Hendron captured these cheery pictures on the night.

Having a great night out at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are Aoife McGrath and her children. LM47-227.

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Having a great night out at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are Aoife McGrath and her children. LM47-227. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Part of the crowd waiting for Santa to arrive. LM47-228.

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Part of the crowd waiting for Santa to arrive. LM47-228. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Ann King and daughter Ciara pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM47-229.

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Ann King and daughter Ciara pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM47-229. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Waiting for the big switch on in Lurgan on Friday. LM47-230.

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Waiting for the big switch on in Lurgan on Friday. LM47-230. Photo: TONY HENDRON