‘Snowy’ the snowman is returning to Wicklow Gaol
‘SNOWY’, Ireland’s largest snowman, is coming back to visit Wicklow town and now he is even taller than ever.
Last seen in Wicklow town in 2012 when he made international headlines after going on a walk-about, ‘Snowy’ will be making a return to Wicklow this weekend.
Five years ago he went missing from the top of a flat roof in Fitzwilliam Square during the lead-up to Christmas, with pranksters held responsible for his disappearance.
‘Snowy’ came to national attention, with a ‘Help Find Snowy’ page set up on Facebook. Contributors then posted ‘photos’ of the snowman around the world, including on the Great Wall of China, at the Eiffel Tower and beside Sydney Opera House.
Following a tip off, Gardai discovered an airless Snowy at the Halpin Monument in the early hours of the morning.
‘Snowy’ will be staying for one day only in Wicklow’s Historic Gaol this Saturday in the middle of a magical funfair, especially created for the children of Wicklow. His very good friend Santa will be turning on the lights with him at 4.30 p.m. this Saturday.
The Polar Express train will be taking its first passengers from 12 noon and the magical funfair will be open from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Wicklow Chamber President, Dianna Sheridan said: ‘when we heard recently that there was to be no Christmas activity or Santa in the town this year we flew into overdrive. We contacted Snowy and Santa and have tried to provide a magical experience for the people of Wicklow town.’
Santa will take up residence in a magical funfair located at Wicklow Gaol, which will operate on Saturday and Sunday, December 16 and 17.
Dianna also thanked Cllr Irene Winters, who kindly offered to Chair the Christmas turning on the lights experience and Ed Horgan, the creator of Christmas in Wicklow Town, for the amount of work they both put into festivities.