First in line to see Santa at the Christmas lights switch on in Richhill was Bobby Lynas (7). PT49-229.

placeholder image — First in line to see Santa at the Christmas lights switch on in Richhill was Bobby Lynas (7). PT49-229.

21 sparkling pictures as crowds come out for Richhill Christmas switch-on

By Valerie Martin

Published 28th Nov 2024, 12:43 GMT

The Christmas season has officially started in Richhill!

Crowds braved the frosty weather to come out on Wednesday night to cheer on the countdown ahead of the big switch-on.

Photographer Tony Hendron went along to capture some of the seasonal atmosphere.

Sarah Quinn and daughter Abigail (9) pictured at the Christmas lights switch on in Richhill. PT49-223.

9. Enjoying the atmosphere

Sarah Quinn and daughter Abigail (9) pictured at the Christmas lights switch on in Richhill. PT49-223. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Angela Marshall and son, Ben (7) posing with Rudolph at the Christmas lights switch-on in Richhill. PT49-227.

10. Festive fun

Angela Marshall and son, Ben (7) posing with Rudolph at the Christmas lights switch-on in Richhill. PT49-227. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Smiling for the camera are Denise Rafferty and daughter Emma (8). PT49-224.

11. Smiles all round

Smiling for the camera are Denise Rafferty and daughter Emma (8). PT49-224. Photo: TONY HENDRON

Some of the local kids who enjoyed the Christmas lights switch on in Richhill. PT49-226.

12. Excited for Christmas

Some of the local kids who enjoyed the Christmas lights switch on in Richhill. PT49-226. Photo: TONY HENDRON