Lights! Camera! Kilcoole! Christmas!

All hail Santa… FRI28NOV25

ut together by local groups and volunteers, Kilcoole is officially launching their Christmas over the weekend with a party or two.

This afternoon, it’s the annual Seniors Christmas Dinner, whilst last night, it was the switching on of the lights and the arrival of The Man In Red.

“And this was all made possible by all the great shops, local businesses and volunteers,” says Connecting Kilcoole’s Grainne McLoughlin. “And let’s not forget Troy Gillette, who is going to sleep for about a week, having just completed Greystones’ Christmas lights too…”

For Councillor Tom Fortune, who did the honours, Friday was something special. “What a great community night in Kilcoole as the village launches its Christmas festivities,” he told the Guide. “It was a great occasion with hundreds of children and their parents coming along to meet Santa. Santa gave each of the little ones a present, whilst there was mulled wine and mince pies for the parents.”

Tom gave credit and kudos to not only Kilcoole Connects but the Kilcoole Community Development Association and Kilcoole Men’s Shed for working so hard to make the event the success it was. Speaking to the large gathering last night, Fortune spoke of the great community spirit in Kilcoole before the children counted down the moment of the switch on.

“The village is looking really well and festive,” he concluded. “And here’s wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas. Including those not lucky enough to live in Kilcoole.”

In amongst the throng was our happy snapper John McGowan. You can check out his full gallery of hi-res photos from the night here.

Once again, full gallery of John McGowan hi-res shots – free to download – here, and other Christmas 2025 shenanigans right over here.