43 great pictures as Santa arrives at Foyleside Shopping Centre in Derry

Despite The Grinch’s best efforts, there was magic in the air as Santa Claus arrived with his reindeer to bring some festive cheers to the huge crowds who turned out to greet him at Foyleside Shopping Centre on Friday evening.

Photos by Aodhán Roberts at Foyleside.

(Please note these images are the work of Aodhán Roberts and not for resale here).

25. Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Families line the balconies of Foyleside Shopping Centre, watching the Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. Credit: Aodhan Roberts.

Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Families line the balconies of Foyleside Shopping Centre, watching the Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. Credit: Aodhan Roberts. : Christmas at Foyleside. Photos by Aodhán Roberts. Photo: Aodhan Roberts : Aodhán Roberts

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26. Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Santa and the Grinch share the stage at Foyleside Shopping Centre, switching the Christmas lights back on to applause from the crowd. Credit: Aodhan Roberts.

Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Santa and the Grinch share the stage at Foyleside Shopping Centre, switching the Christmas lights back on to applause from the crowd. Credit: Aodhan Roberts. : Joyous scenes as Santa arrives at Foyleside Shopping Centre and the festive lights are turned on. Photos: Aodhán Roberts. Photo: Aodhan Roberts : Aodhán Roberts

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27. Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Performers entertain shoppers at Foyleside Shopping Centre ahead of Santa’s grand entrance during the Christmas celebrations. Credit: Aodhan Roberts.

Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Performers entertain shoppers at Foyleside Shopping Centre ahead of Santa’s grand entrance during the Christmas celebrations. Credit: Aodhan Roberts. : Joyous scenes as Santa arrives at Foyleside Shopping Centre and the festive lights are turned on. Photos: Aodhán Roberts. Photo: Aodhan Roberts : Aodhán Roberts

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28. Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Families line the balconies of Foyleside Shopping Centre, watching the Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. Credit: Aodhan Roberts.

Derry, Northern Ireland. 7 November 2025. Families line the balconies of Foyleside Shopping Centre, watching the Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. Credit: Aodhan Roberts. : Christmas at Foyleside. Photos by Aodhán Roberts. Photo: Aodhan Roberts : Aodhán Roberts

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