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So what will the Christmas in Killarney Festival deliver? ‘Yule’ love it!

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Christmas in Killarney Children's Magic Parade. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ, MH PHOTOGRAPHY
Christmas in Killarney Children's Magic Parade. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ, MH PHOTOGRAPHY

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IT'S absolutely biting cold outside this evening and it's putting thoughts into our heads of that extra-enchanting time of year. While the jingle bells have yet to tinkle, the whispers of those hard-working elves on the Christmas in Killarney team have reached us and we are assured that the 2016 festival is poised to be the most magical yet.

One new aspect is the Christmas Island, which will be located at Kenmare Place, opposite Cinema Killarney on the Ha Ha.

Now in its 12th year Christmas in Killarney has grown into a thriving festival attracting people from all over the country to Killarney who wish to rediscover the magic of Christmas in one of the most beautiful settings in Ireland.

Kickstarting the Christmas in Killarney celebrations will be the highly anticipated Magic Parade. “Santa and his elves along with favourite Disney characters will travel through the town for the turning on of the town lights ceremony on Friday, November 25, at 6pm,” said a spokesperson for the Christmas in Killarney committee

You will also get to see Santa in the Magic Parade on each of the following Saturdays: December 3, 10 and 17 at 6pm. Santa and his elves will return for a finale parade on New Year’s Eve at 6pm for anyone who did not make it home to Killarney before Christmas.

New to the 2016 festival is Christmas Island. Come along and meet Santa in the heart of Killarney town, enjoy a Christmas funfair ride, make a wish on the Christmas wishing wall, post off that all-important letter to the North Pole and visit the life-size crib. Christmas Island is located at Kenmare Place Killarney opposite Cinema Killarney on the Ha Ha.

This year will see the return of the hugely successful Killarney on Ice, Kerry’s only ice rink. What better way to soak up the Christmas atmosphere by skating on real ice.

A taste of what is to come in this year’s festival programme of events include The Christmas Craft & Food Fair which takes place on Sunday, November 27, Dine in Killarney restaurant nights on December 1 and 8, the Welcome Home Disco as well as the annual Christmas In Killarney Designer Fashion Event will be held at the five-star award-winning Europe Hotel on November 17.

For further information on all the festival events log onto www.christmasinkillarney.com
 

 
Above: The Christmas in Killarney Children's Magic Parade. PICTURE: MAREK HAJDASZ, MH PHOTOGRAPHY

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