Clare County Council, in collaboration with local businesses, has announced an exciting “Christmas in Ennis” programme, featuring artisan markets, live music, children’s entertainment, and a Santa Train in the town centre aimed at attracting shoppers this festive season.
Festivities begin on November 28 with Santa’s arrival for the Christmas Lights switch-on, accompanied by live performances and a special appearance by All-Ireland hurling captain Tony Kelly and manager Brian Lohan, showcasing the town’s community spirit.
Throughout December, various events will take place, including Christmas Street Trad music sessions, choir performances, family-friendly activities at Glór, and a Christmas window display competition to enhance the festive atmosphere.
To facilitate holiday shopping, Clare County Council will suspend the Ennis Public Realm Enhancement Scheme from November 27 to January 6, offering free parking options and extended public donations to support local charities during the festive period.
Mayor of Ennis Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy shared, “Ennis is a truly magical place to be in the weeks leading up to Christmas as the town’s festive lighting scheme and programme of events and activities really bring the town to life.”
“For me, the Christmas spirit really kicks in when I see the festive lights are switched on and I hope they will, in their own small way, further enhance the town as a place to visit, shop and do business during the Christmas period,” added Mayor Colleran Molloy. “The quality and range of shopping outlets in the town is as good if not better than other large towns throughout the country and that’s why I would urge as many of you as possible to shop local this Christmas. Buying locally boosts the economy of the town and wider county and helps to generate new jobs and attract new retailers.”
Carmel Kirby, Director of Economic Development and Ennis Municipal District (MD) shared, “I wish to acknowledge the collective efforts of the staff of Ennis MD, Elected Members and Ennis Chamber for putting together this year’s Christmas in Ennis programme and for showing their commitment to further enhancing the town’s status as a top location to visit and do business in. I particularly wish to compliment members of the local business community for their efforts to promote the town as an attractive shopping destination in the run-up to Christmas.”
