A Christmas market will open in Swords this weekend at Swords Castle. Local choirs and musical groups will provide the entertainment on the grounds this weekend.
Families will be entertained heartily by various attractions including Santa Claus, face painting, balloon modelling and Christmas characters.
It will be open from 12pm to 8pm on Friday with the Christmas lights being turned on at 6pm. Afterwards Santa will be in his grotto.
On Saturday, the market will be open from 11am to 6pm and visit Santa in his grotto from 12pm to 5pm.