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Zach Shanahan presses the red button to switch on the Christmas tree at Ballygarry Estate on Wednesday evening. Photo: Dermot Crean
A SIGHT that brings festive cheer to all approaching the town at Christmas time returned last night, as the Christmas lights were switched on at Ballygarry Estate.
The amazing 40ft Christmas tree on the grounds, close to the roundabout, is a fitting welcome to Tralee which is famous for its Christmas lights every year.
Padraig McGillicuddy and his staff at the hotel pulled out all the stops with their tasteful lights display all over the grounds and on Wednesday evening they welcomed valued clients to help them kick off the festive season.
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They enjoyed seasonal refreshments in the Pavilion, with Santa making an appearance for the little ones. The children’s names were put into a hat and Zach Shanahan’s name was drawn out to give him the honour of pressing the ‘red button’ to switch on the tree.
Well done to Ballygarry for providing a wonderful festive welcome for visitors at the gateway to our town which will be officially lit up for Christmas this Saturday at 5pm in The Square. Scroll down for photos…
The Ballygarry Christmas tree lit up on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Padraig McGillicuddy of Ballygarry Estate and friends in front of the amazing Christmas tree on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Santa with the Shanahan family at Ballygarry on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Santa Claus and friends at Ballygarry on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Santa Claus and the O’Sullivan family at Ballygarry on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Santa Claus with a happy young bell-ringer at Ballygarry on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
Zach Shanahan who switched on the Ballygarry Christmas tree, with his mom and Santa Claus on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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The lovely lights at Ballygarry. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Ballygarry Christmas tree lit up on Wednesday evening. Photo by Dermot Crean
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