The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)

From Bally to Listowel and Abbeyfeale, the lights go on for season of goodwill

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ALL across the land, towns and villages are lighting up decoration­s in that warm spectacle that can only mean the season of goodwill is upon us. From Ballylongf­ord to Listowel and Abbeyfeale, great crowds of families were out in force to celebrate – not least in Ballylongf­ord, where the village reckons it can boast of the biggest Christmas tree in the Kingdom. Carol singing, music, dancing, mulled wine and prizes galore completed the scene in Bally. Organisers thanked all who supported the event, including local businesses, residents and Kerry County Council. Best of all, Santa managed to make an appearance at all events.

 ?? (photos by Helen Lane) ?? The scenes in Ballylongf­ord, above and right, with the biggest Christmas tree in the county and, below left, at the turning-on in Listowel.
(photos by Helen Lane) The scenes in Ballylongf­ord, above and right, with the biggest Christmas tree in the county and, below left, at the turning-on in Listowel.
 ?? Photo by John Kelleher ?? Lorea Collins, Annette Collins, Yvonne Leahy, Stephen Tebbs and Benjamin Tebbs enjoying the atmosphere of the big light-up in Abbeyfeale on Sunday.
Photo by John Kelleher Lorea Collins, Annette Collins, Yvonne Leahy, Stephen Tebbs and Benjamin Tebbs enjoying the atmosphere of the big light-up in Abbeyfeale on Sunday.
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