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Wednesday, 29th October, 2025. Vol. 18, Issue 44 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
Biggest ever Frostival set to light up town centre By Paul Byrne
DUNDALK BIDS, organisers of the famous Frostival Winter Festival, have announced a change to this year’s running order, promising a weekend packed with festive fun, dazzling lights, and Christmas spirit in the heart of the town. This year the Christmas Tree, Northern Lights and Town Centre Light SwitchOn will take place at 5.30pm on Saturday, 15th November, while the dazzling Carnival of Light Parade will now move to 5.30pm on Sunday, 16th November. Town Centre Commercial Manager, Martin McElligott, said “Frostival marks the official start of the festive
season in Dundalk, and this year’s programme promises something for everyone. Each year, we strive to bring fresh and exciting elements to the festival, ensuring there’s something new for visitors to enjoy alongside all the iconic favourites. “We are thrilled to announce that Dundalk will officially install the tallest Town Centre Christmas Tree in Ireland, crowned with the majestic North Star! This is something we have been striving to achieve for the past number of years, and we are excited to share this next phase of our vision in becoming the premier Christmas destination in the northeast”. Mila Bacquat, Emily McManus, Lara Murtagh and Maya Connor at the Réalt na Mara Halloween Disco organised by the parents committee last Thursday. Continued on Page 2
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