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Where to visit Santa in Loughrea

Where to visit Santa in Loughrea

Few things celebate the festive season quite like Santa coming to town. Here are Discover Loughrea’s top Christmas events in and around Loughrea where you are sure to spot Santa Claus:

Santa to switch on Loughrea Community Lights

Check out Santa as he arrives at Main Street, Loughrea, on Saturday, 19 November, @ 5pm, with Loughrea Fire Service to count down and switch on the 2022 Loughrea Community Christmas lights.

Christmas Santa makes a return visit to Turoe Pet Farm

Explore the wonderful setting and saviour the festive atmosphere at Turoe Pet Farm, Bullaun, Loughrea. Come and meet Santa at his Grotto with your family. As part of your Christmas experience in Turoe each child will receive a Token which will let them choose one present from Santa’s Shop. Christmas opening hours from Friday, 25 November to Friday 23 December. Online bookings essential with time slots in place. Booking and lots more information via https://www.turoepetfarm.com/christmas

GAEILGE LOCHA RIACH CÓISIR NA NOLLAG

Tá Gaeilge Locha Riach, le tacaíocht ón scéim Teanga Tí, ag eagrú Cóisir na Nollag do theaghlaigh, Dé Sathairn 3 Nollaig 2022 ag 11.00, thuas an staighre sa Plaza nua i mBaile Locha Riach (H62 FY86).

Beidh cluichí agus ceardaíochta ar siúl againn ar an lá, chomh maith le cuairt ó Dhaidí na Nollag!

Tá an t-imeacht seo saor in aisce, ach tá sé riachtanach clárú roimh Dé Céadaoin 30 Samhain, trí an fhoirm seo thíos a líonadh.

Gaeilge Locha Riach, with the support of the Teanga Tí scheme, is organizing a Christmas Party for families, Saturday 3 December 2022 at 11.00, upstairs in the new Plaza in Locha Riach Town (H62 FY86).

We will have lots of games and crafts on the day, as well as a visit from Santa!

This event is free, but it is necessary to register before Wednesday 30th November, by filling in the form below.

gaeilgelochariach.ie/coisir-na-nollag | gaeilgelochariach.ie/en/christmas-party

Little Lapland for Liz 2022

Little Lapland for Liz will take place at Mulberry Childcare again this year. ‘This event is organised in memory of Liz Leahy, on October 23rd 2020 we lost our beloved Liz and like so many people we miss Liz everyday.’ Saturday 3 December and Sunday 4 December, come visit Santa, receive a present, lots of activities and refreshments and more. All the money from the ticket purchase is going to Cancer Care West and Galway Hospice. Book via http://LittleLapland.eventbrite.ie

Christmas Party at the Funshack Playcentre

Santa is arriving at the Funshack Playcentre Loughrea at 3 pm on Saturday, 3 December 2022. There is lots of festive fun to be had between 3 pm and 5 pm, with face painting, Christmas treats, and a free raffle. There is also a prize for every child wearing a Christmas Jumper.

Price on entry as normal, with 6 euro additional to see Santa.

Christmas Toddler Morning takes place on Friday, 9 December, from 10 am – 12 pm.

Funshack Playcentre, Cottage Hill, Loughrea, Co. Galway | Facebook: funshack.playcentre Phone 087 2467676 or 091 880106 for more information.

Christmas Fair at Kilnadeema NS

Visit Santa at Kilnadeema NS Christmas Fair on Sunday, 4 December, between 12pm and 4pm. Enjoy Santa’s Grotto, craft fair, cake sale, raffle and face painting. Family photo and selection box are included in the visit to Santa – €10 for 1 child/€15 for 2 children/ max €20 for 3 or more children. Organised by Kilnadeema NS Parents Association – free admission to the craft fair and cake sale.

PALS & Youth Work Ireland Loughrea SENSORY SANTA

Book a slot to visit Santa in a clam and relaxed space at at Temperance Hall, Loughrea, Co. Galway, on Sunday, 11 December, between 10AM and 4PM. Visit the Youth Work Ireland elves for hot chocolate and treats, decorate a bauble to hang on your tree and have your face painted.
Limited slots available-booking essential. €10 per family. Book via forms.gle/BCP96V78JysjXpxn9

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