Countdown is on to big festive community event in Kilkenny
The countdown is on to Saturday when the lights will be turned on in the village of Johnstown.
Children can assemble in the Church carpark at 5.30pm where they will be entertained by DJ Michael Glendon.
There will be a parade of light to The Square, where the official turning on of the lights will be held at 6pm with special recognition of all the carers in the area.
Remembrance rosettes will be placed on the tree by the families of all the parishioners who passed away during the year.
The children will meet the main man Santa at St Mary’s Hall. A collection for Temple Street Hospital will be presented to Santa.
Organisers are hoping to see a great crowd on the night.