Cathaoirleach Cllr Michael McCarthy, MC Edward Hayden, Mrs Claus and Santa Claus, Mayor Cllr Andrew McGuinness and Phoebe, and Singer Enya Cox.

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PICTURES: Santa lands in Kilkenny to officially kick off Yulefest 2024

By Sandra Malone

Reporter

Published 5th Dec 2024, 14:56 GMT

The big man was joined by special guests, including Mayor Cllr Andrew McGuinness, to launch Yulefest Kilkenny on Saturday, November 30

Code of Behaviour perform at the Yulefest Yurt.

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Code of Behaviour perform at the Yulefest Yurt.

Code of Behaviour Perform at Yulefest Kilkenny.

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Code of Behaviour Perform at Yulefest Kilkenny.

Crowds welcome Santa to Kilkenny as he travels up the River Nore by boat before jumping onto a Steam Train.

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Crowds welcome Santa to Kilkenny as he travels up the River Nore by boat before jumping onto a Steam Train.

Edward Hayden at the Yulefest switching on of the lights.

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Edward Hayden at the Yulefest switching on of the lights.

Christmas Kilkenny

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