By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy
With a gentle flick of a switch from the nimble fingers of Mr and Mrs Claus the streets of Enniscorthy were illuminated for Christmas this evening in Market Square and the crowds cheered loudly across the town.
Performers, cartoon characters and children decorated in seasonal costume gathered in the grounds of Enniscorthy Castle before squeezing though the crowds along Rafter Stret and into Market Square led by a piper and safety was ensured by members of An Garda Siochana.
Market Square was packed with family groups and excited little children as Liam Sharkey entertained the waiting crowds and played seasonal music. The weather was on its best behaviour. The occasion was merry and it was wonderful to see so many happy smiling faces everywhere.
There were no official speeches, but the general message emanating from the festive occasion is simple; “Shop local and keep the business in Enniscorthy this Christmas”.
The attendance included Minister James Browne, Deputies Paul Kehoe and Johnny Mythen, Cllr John O’Rourke, Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy, Jackser Owens, Cathal Byrne and Aidan Browne; Claire Lawless, District Manager, Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services and Edel Nolan, Staff Officer. Enniscorthy District staff supervised street closures and crowd control duties.
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