Tipperary girl set to switch on Christmas lights in local town

Join the people of Tipperary Town on Saturday, November 29, for their Christmas Market and for the switching on of the Christmas lights.

It’s all happening in the Market Yard from 2pm to 6pm.

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They will have festive stalls, delicious food and local choirs, bringing the Christmas cheer.

At 5:30pm, they will switch on the lights, with special guest 11 year old Kate Sheehan and the man himself, Santa Claus.

They cannot wait to see you there.

This will be a great occasion and the organisers would like to thank everyone for their great support.

They also wish to say thanks to those involved in putting up the lights; John O Brien Obs Kilross, Stevie O’Donnell, Sharon O'Dwyer, Patrick Ryan, Stephen Ryan, Eamonn Ryan, Vincent Crowley, Dale Foley, Darren McGrath, Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District and Liam Barry of Cappawhite Civil Engineering.

Eamon Ryan has made sure that Tipperary town was not going to be in the dark this Christmas and he asked the Tipperary Music Festival Committee if they would oblige and take on the role in lighting up the town.

Without any hesitation they said yes.They deserve sincere thanks and appreciation.

Christmas is a very special time for all children and their families.

It’s about creating a special atmosphere for the children and the magic of Santa Claus.

So make sure to come along to the official switching on of the lights, on Saturday, November 29, at 5:30pm between the two banks.

The Festival Committee are delighted to have the assistance of the local charity group Moorehaven and Tipperary Racecourse, Limerick Junction, to bring Santa safely to town to meet all the children.

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Thank you also to Seamus O’Grady for his wonderful support.

The special guest who will perform the official switch on of the lights is 11 year old Kate Sheehan from Solohead.

Since birth, Kate was diagnosed with several medical conditions including mitochondrial disorder, failure to thrive and peg fed, juvenile arthritis, autism and heart defects.

Kate is thrilled to be able to perform the official switching on of the lights with Santa Claus.

Every year there is a huge cost with the lighting up of our town and the organisers thank Tipperary Cahir Cashel Municipal District for their excellent support and Arrabawn Tipperary Co-Op.

However more support is needed to meet the costs.

They are asking businesses and members of the community to please donate what ever amount they can to help to meet the costs involved.

Those looking to donate can do so here.