24 pictures of festive fun as Lurgan lights up for Christmas
Valerie Martin
·3-min read
Pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on Friday night are Isabella Rafferty (9) and Oliver Rafferty (10) with their auntie, Wendy McAllister. LM48-208.
The rain didn’t dampen festive spirits of those who had gathered for this year’s lighting-up event, to see Santa and to enjoy the Twilight Market.
Photographer Tony Hendron was there to capture the atmosphere.
Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Margaret Tinsley switches on the Christmas lights in Lurgan on Friday night with the help of Santa and Mrs Claus. LM48-218. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Looking happy at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night. LM48-219. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Excited to see Santa at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM48-220. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The Grinch turned up at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on but he couldn't spoil the party. LM48-221. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The Grinch was trying to steal the show at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on but everyone was happy to pose for photos with him including Sally O'Connor and Alice McCaughley. LM48-222. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Some of those who enjoyed the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday. LM48-216. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Santa and Mrs Claus wave to the large crowd at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM48-217. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Happy faces at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night. LM48-213. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Waiting in a great spot for Santa to arrive at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night. LM48-214. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
All smiles as they wait for Santa at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM48-215. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Waiting for the Christmas lights switch on in Lurgan on Friday night are the Magee family including dad Padraig, mum Olivia and Croia (1). LM48-200.
Pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are the McKiernan family including from left, Isla Rose (9), Penny (2), mum Orlaith, dad David and Louis (6). LM48-201.
Pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are members of the Tate family including from left, Barbara, Martine, Chris and Naomi (1). LM48-202.
Pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are from left, Eimear McKerr, Caoimhan Doyle and Jamie Varnock. LM48-203.
All smiles at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are from left, Emma Hill, Ava Hill (10 months) and Laura Culbertson. LM48-204.
Having a great time at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night are members of the McQuillan family including from left, Grace (9), Jude (4), dad, Michael and Luke (10). LM48-205.
Waiting patiently for the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are from left, Saoirse Fitzsimons (11), Robert Fox, Macie Fitzsimons (10), Kyilen Fox (7), Daineagh-Laoi Scullion (6) and Laura Rock. LM48-206.
The Campbell family pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night including, dad and mum, Cathal and Laura and children, Charlie (6) and Conall (3). LM48-207.
Enjoying the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night. LM48-209. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Members of the Willis family who attended the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on on Friday night. LM48-210. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
The McCann family pictured at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM48-211. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
Patiently waiting for Santa to arrive at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on are the Scullion Family including, mum Shauneen, dad Ciaran and Sean (3). LM48-212.
The Grinch pictured with some of his 'fans' at the Lurgan Christmas lights switch on. LM48-223. (Photo: Tony Hendron)
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