Santa mobbed in Market Square

Santa was quite literally mobbed tonight when he arrived to switch on the KCA Christmas Lights, writes Brian Byrne. Scores of children took the opportunity to make sure he had them on his ‘nice’ list for his return to their homes on Christmas Eve.

Earlier, several hundred people thronged the Market Square for the big switch-on and were entertained while they waited by the Kilcullen Gospel Choir.

Santa arrived courtesy of Kilcullen Gardai, flashing blue lights marking his progress as his car came down the hill. He greeted several children before reaching the high footpath in front of the square and leading the countdown to switch on the lights, including the town Christmas tree.

After that was done, it was open season on the man with the jolly face and the white beard. “Am I on the list?” … “Do you know where I live?” … “Santa, can I have a selfie?”

The Diary eventually left to go for a pint. Santa watched my receding back jealously. But that goes with his job.

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