Santa makes sure not to miss out Nicola Cunning, left, and Catherine Crumlish. (0811PG19) : Santa at Foyleside in 2005.placeholder image
Santa makes sure not to miss out Nicola Cunning, left, and Catherine Crumlish. (0811PG19) : Santa at Foyleside in 2005.

20 years ago: 13 brilliant pictures of Santa's arrival in Derry's Foyleside in 2005

By Laura Glenn
Published 14th Nov 2025, 10:24 BST

Santa’s arrival to Foyleside has always been one of the most exciting events in the lead-up to Christmas.

The festive season of 2025 was no exception. Check out the photos.

Santa at Foyleside in 2005.

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Santa at Foyleside in 2005. Photo: DJ

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Five months old Riordan McDaid comes face to face with Santa for the first time. (0811PG16) : Santa at Foyleside in 2005.

10. Five months old Riordan McDaid comes face to face with Santa for the first time. (0811PG16)

Five months old Riordan McDaid comes face to face with Santa for the first time. (0811PG16) : Santa at Foyleside in 2005. Photo: DJ

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Scott and Paula McElhinney from Carndonagh. (0811PG15) : Santa at Foyleside in 2005.

11. Scott and Paula McElhinney from Carndonagh. (0811PG15)

Scott and Paula McElhinney from Carndonagh. (0811PG15) : Santa at Foyleside in 2005. Photo: DJ

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Santa at Foyleside in 2005.

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Santa at Foyleside in 2005. Photo: DJ

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