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

Santa and Mrs Claus travel by steam train around Kilkenny's medieval streets.

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Santa and Mrs Claus travel by steam train around Kilkenny's medieval streets.

Santa arrives to Kilkenny by boat up the River Nore.

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Santa arrives to Kilkenny by boat up the River Nore.

Santa Claus waves to the crowds at Yulefest Kilkenny Launch 2024.

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Santa Claus waves to the crowds at Yulefest Kilkenny Launch 2024.

Under a canopy glance at Yulefest Kilkenny 2024.

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Under a canopy glance at Yulefest Kilkenny 2024.

Christmas Kilkenny

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