21 fun-filled photos as Santa Sunday brings the crowds to Lough Neagh Discovery Centre at Oxford Island

By Valerie Martin

Published 15th Dec 2025, 19:57 GMT

The Santa Sunday event at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre was full of festive family fun.

There was the chance to meet Santa and Mrs Claus, enjoy some nature crafts, soak up the Christmas atmosphere with music from the Cantabile Choir as well as catch a glimpse of a very curious elf.

Photographer Tony Hendron took these fun-filled photos of some of the many visitors who enjoyed the day.

Charlene McDonald and newborn baby, Croiadh (9 days ) pictured with Santa at Santa Sunday. LM50-220.

1. Santa Sunday

Charlene McDonald and newborn baby, Croiadh (9 days ) pictured with Santa at Santa Sunday. LM50-220. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Looking happy at Santa Sunday are Michael Guildfoyle, granddaughter, Zara Carvahalo (4) and Mrs Claus. LM50-210.

2. Santa Sunday

Looking happy at Santa Sunday are Michael Guildfoyle, granddaughter, Zara Carvahalo (4) and Mrs Claus. LM50-210. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Danielle and Andy and son Cathán pictured at Santa Sunday. LM50-209.

3. Santa Sunday

Danielle and Andy and son Cathán pictured at Santa Sunday. LM50-209. Photo: TONY HENDRON

The McGeown family pictured at the Santa Sunday event. Included are from left, Ellen (11), Aoife (8), mum, Regina, Donnocha (6) and dad, Dominic. LM50-208.

4. Santa Sunday

The McGeown family pictured at the Santa Sunday event. Included are from left, Ellen (11), Aoife (8), mum, Regina, Donnocha (6) and dad, Dominic. LM50-208. Photo: TONY HENDRON