Maghera Sparkles for Christmas
Maghera was full of festive cheer on Saturday (29 November) as Santa took up his annual residence in the potting shed at Maghera Walled Garden for the afternoon, before turning on the Christmas lights in the town. This year as part of the Maghera Public Realm Scheme a new tree was installed on Hall Street.
The day began with festive fun and entertainment in Maghera Walled Garden, Christmas crafts in the Lurach Centre and Mrs Claus in Maghera Library.
Friendly elves were on hand to entertain the crowds as well as Anna and Elsa and lots of festive treats including toasted marshmallows.
Santa then made his way to Hall Street via Fairhill accompanied by the Chair of Mid Ulster District Council, Councillor Frances Burton, where despite the best efforts of the Grinch to steal the limelight on stage, both carried out the count down to the switch on of the Christmas lights in Maghera for 2025.
To see a full album of photos from the event, visit the Council's Facebook page.