Thousands flock to Festive Family Experience Kick Off Event

Press Release for Immediate Release – 29th November 2021

Thousands flock to Festive Family Experience Kick Off Event

 Thousands flock to Festive Family Experience Kick Off Event

Over two thousand people attended the Carlow County – A Festive Family Experience Music & Fireworks Showcase Event held on Saturday 27th November 2021 in the Town Hall, Car Park in Carlow Town. The event included the turning on of the lights event live on Facebook by Mayor of Carlow Municipal District, Cllr. Ken Murnane with Santa Claus and Wibbly Wobbly Wendy.

Speaking about the event, Cllr. Ken Murnane, Mayor of Carlow Municipal District said ““We were delighted to be able to host this event and to welcome local live music groups and performers in what delivered in a wonderful way a positive start to the festive season for all attending and watching online”.

 

The mayor continued to say “We know how much local people love coming to see their friends or loved ones perform and giving them support and Carlow County Council was delighted to be able to facilitate this event”.

The event was supported by the Live & Local Campaign supported by the Department of Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and featured live Acts including the Backline. The event was designed to operate in line with central government guidelines on Covid-19 and was ticketed.

 

People began gathering for the event at 3.45pm before the lights were switched on at 5pm. The crowed was treated to the greatest Christmas and festive hits by a variety of Live & Local Acts including the Backline.

This was followed by fireworks display which illuminated the sky over the River Barrow in a magical display of colour. KCLR was on hand as was the Team at Carlow Fire Services and the Mayor was joined by Deputy Murnane O’Connor and Cllr. Fintan Phelan, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council on stage with Santa and Wendy for the Fireworks Countdown.

 

Commenting on the event, Cllr. Fintan Phelan, Cathaoirleach of Carlow County Council said, “this was a wonderful event and I’d like to thank all involved in organising this event for the people of County Carlow”.

 

Commenting on the Festive Family Experience Programme, Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development & Enterprise said, “We are delighted to be able to facilitate this event which is part of a series of activities designed for all the family over the festive period”. Comerford continued to say, “our key focus for 2021 is supporting a message of staying safe, supporting each other, and shopping local in the run up to the festive season”. For full details on the Festive Family Experience series of events and competitions visit #carlowchristmas on social media.

 

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For further details contact Kieran Comerford on 086-8252037 or e-mail kcomerford@carlowcoco.ie