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

Enya Cox performs 'O Holy Night' at the Yulefest Launch 2024.

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Enya Cox performs 'O Holy Night' at the Yulefest Launch 2024.

Moments before the switching on of the lights at Yulefest Kilkenny 2024.

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Moments before the switching on of the lights at Yulefest Kilkenny 2024.

Mrs Claus with families at Yulefest Kilkenny Launch.

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Mrs Claus with families at Yulefest Kilkenny Launch.

Santa and Mrs Claus arrive to Kilkenny for Yulefest Kilkenny 2024.

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Santa and Mrs Claus arrive to Kilkenny for Yulefest Kilkenny 2024.

Christmas Kilkenny

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