Marie Costelloe congratulates Imogen Brigdale watched by Jane and Alan Brigdale at the turning on of the Christmas lights in 2021. Photograph: Joe Buckley
CHRISTMAS lights will be turned on in Newmarket-on-Fergus at a special display on Saturday November 23rd.
A fun filled evening for all the family has been promised as the parish of Newmarket-on-Fergus gathers for an event which is growing in popularity each year, commencing from 6pm.
Organised by not-for-profit groups The RISE Global Foundation and Obair, the community event is richly supported by Dromoland Castle, Newmarket-on-Fergus Tidy Towns, Bar One Racing, Halpin’s Service Station, O’Neill’s Pub, Slattery Plant Hire, Varden’s Pharmacy, St. Francis Credit Union and other local groups.
Taking place outside Our Lady of the Rosary Church on the Fair Green, residents are
invited to join for mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate and other festive treats. Live music will be played curtesy of the Newmarket Brass Band, the Vaughan Irish Traditional Music Institute and the choir from Scoil na Maighdine.
Granaghan resident and Irish-American entrepreneur David McCourt who is the founder of RISE said, “Turning on the village Christmas lights has become a magical moment every year for everyone in the Newmarket-on-Fergus community. Each year, we gain more supporters from local businesses, to charities, social enterprises, community groups and other volunteers. This is a true community event, and it makes us all incredibly proud to call Newmarket-on-Fergus our home. Each year we go bigger and better with festivities, so we encourage everyone to join us on the night”.
