Silent Nights for Christmas Lights Switch Ons in North West

Normally the air would be charged with excitement and the cheers defeaning, but it will be very much a silent night as the Christmas Lights come on in Derry city and Strabane town centres and other parts of the north west from this weekend.
By Brendan McDaid
Published 20th Nov 2020, 12:19 BST
Updated 20th Nov 2020, 13:01 BST
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There won’t be the tens of thousands gathering in the dark to be serenaded by local acts and entertained by MCs and a host of characters as they wait for the arrival of Santa on his crane.

But in Derry Santa will still be there alongside Mayor Brian Tierney and everyone can join in online on Sunday at 5pm for the big Derry Switch On via www.derrystrabane.com/christmas.

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Strabane’s Switch On will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at 5pm and will also be show live.

Derry's Switch On will take place this Sunday but tune in online tonight as Mickey Doherty investigates recent sightings of the big man in red. around the city. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 17.11.16Derry's Switch On will take place this Sunday but tune in online tonight as Mickey Doherty investigates recent sightings of the big man in red. around the city. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 17.11.16
Derry's Switch On will take place this Sunday but tune in online tonight as Mickey Doherty investigates recent sightings of the big man in red. around the city. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 17.11.16

In Limavady meanwhile, the town will also be lit up tomorrow and the event will be broadcast later at 7pm via the Visit Causeway, Coasts & Glens YouTube channel and Facebook page.

This will be followed by Dungiven’s Big Switch On airing next Saturday, November 28, at 7pm.

While Donegal is still at Level 5 restrictions at the minute, across Inishowen, details are being finalised for the Switch Ons, and a little elf has told us that some of the lights are already in place ahead of the switch on events, with Carndonagh’s impressive tree and lights expected to be switched on next weekend.

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Meanwhile a very special news bulletin will be aired this evening, Friday November 20 from 7pm to 7.15pm, hosted by Derry & Strabane’s official reporter for Christmas, Mickey Doherty.

The Carn Christmas Tree is expected to be lit up next weekend.The Carn Christmas Tree is expected to be lit up next weekend.
The Carn Christmas Tree is expected to be lit up next weekend.

According to rumours, Santa has been spotted around town and Mickey has been out talking to local businesses and venues to find out more. Join for the latest scoop on where Santa is hanging out!

Tune in at www.derrystrabane.com/christmas to find out more.

Related topics:StrabaneNorth WestDerry CityBrian Tierney