Special guest Dustin the Turkey with MC Tara McCormack.

Successful 'Tullamore This Christmas' event

The ‘Tullamore This Christmas’ event on O’Connor Square, Tullamore at the weekend was hugely successful.

Commencing at 11am each day with outdoor markets, street theatre, live music, local choirs, Midlands Radio 103, a very popular large screen and special guest Dustin the Turkey the festive atmosphere was ongoing as it came to a close at 8pm Sunday night.

Tullamore Municipal District together with Tullamore Lights and Up Close and Personal Promotions hosted the event to help start the festive season in Tullamore. Santa met the boys and girls in his grotto in O’Connor Square throughout the two-day event and thanks to the Tullamore Lights committee the Tullamore looks fantastic.

Remember to visit Tullamore for your Christmas shopping with the first hour free for all on-street and Council car parks.

Check out website www.offaly.ie and social media for updates on the next event in Tullamore on December 11, subject to health guidelines.

Please remember to respect physical distancing guidelines for your safety and the safety of all this Christmas.

This event is funded by the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme Phase 2, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and supported by Offaly County Council, Tullamore and District Chamber and Tullamore Lights with the event managed by Up Close and Personal Promotions