OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY

Date Published: 25-Nov-2011

The Christmas lights will be switched on in the city this evening to co-incide with the opening of the continental Christmas market.

Mayor of Galway Hildegarde Naughton will officially turn on the lights at 6 under the supervision of VIP guests Santa Claus and Mrs Claus

Tenors Sean Costello and Frank Naughton will take to the stage in Eyre Square shortly after half past five kicking off the celebrations.

This will be followed by a performance by the Galway choral society.

Businesses in the city put forward around 60 thousand euros this year to fund the lights and other events.