Looking happy at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on ceremony are Kirsty Penny, Darcie Gillespie (3), Darren Gillespie and Grayson Gillespie (1). LM48-201.

placeholder image — Looking happy at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on ceremony are Kirsty Penny, Darcie Gillespie (3), Darren Gillespie and Grayson Gillespie (1). LM48-201.

23 fabulously festive photos as Lurgan's Christmas lights are switched on

By Valerie Martin

Published 17th Nov 2024, 06:00 GMT

Santa, Mrs Claus and the elves stopped off in Lurgan on Saturday evening to help switch on the Christmas lights.

A big crowd of excited families gathered for an evening of fun and entertainment and photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture the atmosphere as the festive season officially began.

The Ashurst kids having fun at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on ceremony including from left, Cristor (9), Odhran (3) and Aideen (7). LM48-214.

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The Ashurst kids having fun at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on ceremony including from left, Cristor (9), Odhran (3) and Aideen (7). LM48-214. Photo: TONY HENDRON

The reindeer was a popular photo attraction at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on event and posing happily are, Ava Conlon (6) and Maggie Wells (7). LM48-217.

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The reindeer was a popular photo attraction at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on event and posing happily are, Ava Conlon (6) and Maggie Wells (7). LM48-217. Photo: TONY HENDRON

The Doran family paitently waiting for Santa to arrive. LM48-218.

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The Doran family paitently waiting for Santa to arrive. LM48-218. Photo: TONY HENDRON