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.

The platform party at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM47-231.

13. Lurgan Christmas switch on

The platform party at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM47-231. Photo: TONY HENDRON

The Grinch couldn't spoil the party on Friday night. LM47-232.

14. Lurgan Christmas switch on

The Grinch couldn't spoil the party on Friday night. LM47-232. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Posing with Santa and Mrs Claus are from left, Thomas (7), Isabella (5) and Anna (9). LM47-233.

15. Lurgan Christmas switch on

Posing with Santa and Mrs Claus are from left, Thomas (7), Isabella (5) and Anna (9). LM47-233. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Little Croía-Rose (9 months) meets Santa for the first time. LM47-234.

16. Lurgan Christmas switch on

Little Croía-Rose (9 months) meets Santa for the first time. LM47-234. Photo: TONY HENDRON