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05 Sept 2025

Pictures: Santa Claus and co bring a smile to Market Cross in Kilkenny

Pictures by Vicky Comerford

Santa Claus arrived to Market Cross in Kilkenny in style on Saturday, with an array of family entertainment, Christmas characters, and more.

There was a special performance by River Nore Music Academy, while Santa welcomed children into his grotto.

Music and games rounded out the afternoon, along with face painting, the Snow Prince, Snow Queen, Juggling Jack Frost, Sugar Plum Fairy, Balloon Modeller, Cuddles the Polar Bear, Michell-elf Magic Elf .

Santa’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ Grotto will be open from December and each week there will be family entertainment. Check out @MarketCrossSC on social media for more info.

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