Tralee Still Fizzing with Festive Fun

Were you there? Were you one of the hundreds of families milling around, soaking up the atmosphere of the Christmas Market at the Island of Geese last Friday and Saturday night? What a resounding success and something that’s sure to become a Christmas tradition for Tralee going forward. 

We had seasonal singing from the choirs of Presentation SC, Scoil Eoin and Listellick NS and performances by the brilliant members of the Kerry Choral Union and the Oliver Hurley Stage School Choir. Not to mention the food, the drink, the crafts, the yuletide fun. Everything you need to get you into the holiday spirit. But while the Christmas Market might be over, there is still plenty of festive cheer to be had in town. 

The Elf Trail, in partnership with Cara Credit Union, will be in operation on Saturday 17th Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th of December from 12pm to 4pm on the Saturdays and 2pm to 5pm on Friday. Explore the wooden cabins of four of Santa’s elves located in Russell Street, The Square, The Mall and Castle Street and find out if you’re on Santa’s naughty list or not. And if you’re little ones have a letter for St Nicholas himself, bring it along to ‘Jingle’ at the North Pole cabin and he’ll make sure the big guy gets it. And keep a look out for that mischievous giant elf that’s been showing up all over the place. If you spot him, you could win a €1000 gift voucher and luxury hamper just in time for Christmas.

Performances of Santa Claus, The Show will resume on Saturday 17th December in The Square at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm and again on Christmas Eve at 2pm and 3.30pm. The show is light and fun and free and features many favourite musical numbers from Christmas movies.