Christmas lights up Enniscorthy

By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy

Enniscorthy’s Market Square was thronged with family groups this evening for the annual Christmas lights switch-on ceremony in the town. The magic switch was pushed by Santa Claus, who was accompanied by Mrs Claus.

The attendance included Minister for Housing, local Government and Heritage James Browne TD, Senator Cathal Byrne, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Cathaoirleach Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and Cllrs Trish Byrne, Pat Kehoe, Aidan Browne, John O’Rourke and Jackser Owens.

The colourful occasion began with a parade from Enniscorthy Castle via Church Street, Rafter Street and into Market Square with entertainment from Martina Leacy Dance Academy and Rathnure Pantomine Society. Liam Sharkey acted as master of ceremonies and entertained the crowds in the build up to the switch-on.    

Christmas free parking will be available in Enniscorthy public car parks only from 11am Saturdays, November 29^th, 6^th, 13^th, and 20^th December. And on Monday to Wednesday, December 22^nd to 24^th, inclusive.

Enniscorthy has ten car parks, namely Abbey Square, Fairgreen, Parnell Road, Railway Square, Castle Hill, Irish Street, Convent Road, Murphy Floods, Island Road and Minch Norton.

Bookings are being taken for the annual Athenaeum Christmas Craft and Gift Fair Market on Saturday and Sunday, December 6^th, and 7^th. Contact Maura Flannery on 085 7723329.