Date confirmed for turning on of Christmas lights in Mayo town
The Christmas markets will also take place in December.
As the excitement for Christmas builds, there are further announcements of festive activities in towns across Mayo,
In Ballina, the Christmas lights will be turned on for the first time this year on Sunday, November 22nd, in Market Square.
There is an extra special surprise in store this year, with more details set to be revealed closer to the time.
The official launch of Ballina’s Countdown to Christmas event will take place earlier that day at the Clarke Museum of Irish History from 12pm to 5pm.
Visitors can look forward to the unveiling of the Sleeping Winter Garden, a special meet-and-greet with Mrs Claus, live festive music from Pat’s Country Roadshow and the chance to meet Buddy the Elf.
There will also be a Ballina Town Christmas Treasure Hunt, inviting families to follow clues around the town before returning to the museum with their answers.
A particular focus has been placed on making the celebrations accessible to everyone, with dedicated sessions for visitors with sensory sensitivities and additional support needs from 12pm to 1pm, followed by a session for wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility from 1pm to 2pm.
There is also the Christmas Market, which will take place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December.
