Santa to arrive in Carrick-on-Suir on rescue boat to switch on Christmas lights

Carrick-on-Suir town centre’s Christmas lights will be officially turned on by Santa Claus this Saturday, November 30 at 4.30pm.

Santa will be brought to Main Street with all pomp and ceremony in a Carrick River Rescue boat.

Carrick-on-Suir Brass Band will also help to kick off the festive season in the town centre by performing Christmas music outside the Carraig Hotel for the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Carrick-on-Suir Business Association said the town’s Christmas lights are funded by the association’s members and are costing €20,000 this year.