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05 Dec 2025

In Pictures: Great excitement at Donegal Town Christmas lights switch-on

Thousands of people turned out on the Diamond, greeting Santa and his friends and enjoying a great evening of entertainment

Large crowds attended the Christmas lights switch on in Donegal Town. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's gallery photos: 

The Young Performers Academy Donegal entertained everyone before the arrival of Santa.

Presentations were made to the Best Dressed Windows Displays. Large window display winner was Britton's Pharmacy and the small best window display was Coast Contemporary Furniture.

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Ernan McGettigan MC welcomed Santa Clause and Mrs Clause onto the Diamond, they were accompanied by Rudolph, Frosty the Snowmen, Elves, their helpers, Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Okey and Dokey on their Rickshaw Bike.

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Chloe and Sophie McBrearty and their mother Claire together with Santa and Mrs Claus turned on the Christmas lights.

 

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