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Festival atmosphere promised for turning-on of Christmas Lights in Balbriggan

The Balbriggan Christmas Lights Committee have arranged for the lighting of the town again this year and a festival atmosphere is promised on Georges Square on the 30th November 2007 at 7.00pm.

The Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce have traditionally arranged the lighting of the town during the Christmas Season and the committee, which comprises Councillors Monica Harford and Gertie Shields from the Town Council along with Anthony Murphy and Garvan Cerasi from the Chamber of Commerce have great plans for this holiday season.

The committee have arranged a number of activities at the turning on of the Christmas lights this year. Musical entertainment has been arranged and Santa will be arriving at the Town Hall on the evening. The children will be able to visit Santa and receive a free gift. Santa’s helpers will be on hand to provide lots of fun activities for the kids.

The committee are running a free competition for children and a “once in a lifetime” prize awaits the winning child who must be who must be present on the night.

The Cathaoirleach of the Town Council, May McKeon, will draw a winning entry at 7.00 p.m. and the lucky child will be invited to turn on the Christmas lights with the Cathaoirleach and receive a prize of a Nintendo games console.

Entry forms are available in the Town Hall, Goldsmiths Jewellers and throughout the town.

Further details available from Brian Murray, Town Clerk at 01-8412178.

ENDS 19th November 2007