It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....
Plenty of festive events happening across Meath over the next week or two as the county gears up for Christmas.
11th December: Ratoath Choir Christmas Concert
Ratoath Choir's Charity Christmas Concert takes place on Wednesday, 11th December in the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath. Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission €10 for adults, €5 for kids.
15th December: Craft Fair, Carlanstown
A Christmas market takes place in the Deerpark Community Hub, Carlanstown, this Sunday, 15th December from 10am to 4pm. There will be over 40 stalls so it is the perfect opportunity to pick up some gifts as you enjoy the festive atmosphere with live music. For the children, there will be face painting and a visit from Santa Claus.
15th December: Mrs Claus visits Athboy
Athboy's High Nelly Club hosts the annual Mrs Claus extravaganza. The parade through the town will depart Bird's Centra at 4.15pm and arrive at the Convent Community Centre on the Kildalkey road at 4.30pm.
Mrs Claus will be accompanied by the community person of the year Mr Gerry Cooke, in her reindeer drawn chariot along with numerous children. All children in will receive a 'Free Golden Ticket' which enters them into a draw for an Aeroplane Flight over Athboy and surrounding district . There will be singing, dancing, hot beverages, fun games and a raffle. Proceeds this year go to the newly refurbished Convent Community Centre.
15th December: Christmas Bingo & Raffle in Athboy
Christmas Bingo and raffle with 25 prizes in aid of Athboy Parish funds, will take place on Sunday 15th December at 3pm in the Darnley Lodge Hotel Athboy. Lots of spot prizes on the day.
16th December: Gluais Christmas Show
Trim's youth musical group 'Gluais' wil host its annual Christmas Concert in Scoil Mhuire, Trim on Monday, 16th December at 7.30pm. With a foot-tapping variety of Christmas songs and carols to be performed by the 35 strong band of teenagers, this festive night is one not to be missed.
All proceeds and profits from the night will be donated directly to the Irish Cancer Society. Tickets are €12 and are available to buy online at here Eventbrite. For more information, follow 'Gluais' on Facebook and Instagram.
21st December: Trim Christmas Light Parade
Trim Christmas Light Parade takes place on Saturday 21st December from the Oaktree Business Park. Registration is (€20) with proceeds going to local charities. Vehicles will gather from 4.30am and depart at 6pm sharp. The route travels along the Ring Road, entering town onto Castle St, Market St and Emmet St and should be in the town centre between 6.15pm to 6.30pm. All vehicles welcome. Lights essential, fancy dress preferred. Donations can also be made on 'idonate' with all money raised to go to local Trim charities including Trim Special Olympics, So Sad, Meath Hospice, Friends of St Josephs and also the Cardiac unit at Crumlin Children's Hospital.
22nd December - Moynalty Christmas Lights Tractor Run
Moynalty Christmas Lights Tractor Run takes place on Sunday, 22nd December in aid of Meath Palliative Care. Registration from 2.30pm, departing at 4pm from the Steam Threshing Field.
22nd December - Wilkinstown Social Dance
The Christmas Social Dance will take place at Wilkinstown Community Centre on Sunday 22nd December from 4 to 7pm. Entry is €12. Music by Eddie Quinn & Ray Murtagh. Delicious supper will be served and spot prizes will be given throughout the night.