Action-packed festive weekends in store

THERE are Christmas events taking place in New Ross and across the district over the coming four weekends.

From this Friday the New Ross Christmas Market will light up Maher’s Yard opposite Gala. The market, which will be very similar to a Christmas Market which attracts 20,000 people to Trim, Co Meath each year, will have crafts, food stalls and more.

On the following Saturday, December 2, Santa will arrive at the Boat Yard ahead of his cruise on the Barrow.

On the following Sunday, Ireland’s biggest tractor – a Case Quadtrack 620 HP - will be covered in Christmas lights as part of a festive roadshow. The event is starting in Campile with Ireland’s largest tractor on display at 4 p.m. The road run will then start at 5 p.m. and will drive through Dunmain, Ballycullane, Saltmills, Fethard on Sea, Templetown, Ramsgrange, Duncannon, finishing in Arthurstown with hot food served compliments of the Kings Bay Inn. A €20 registration fee for all drivers and donations from the public will be kindly accepted in both Campile and Arthurstown.

The Whitechurch Christmas Tractor Run will bring joy to children and adults alike between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. the following Saturday. The tractor drivers will finish on the quay with some refreshments.