It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas in Clara

Clara Christmas Lights will be switched on December 10 and everyone is invited to the fun event. There will be music in the square to get everyone in the festive mood, while the man himself Santa will arrive on his sleigh led by members of Clara Town Band. The winner of the draw will have the honour of switching on the Christmas lights.

On December 15 a Christmas Market and coffee morning in aid of the Clara Christmas Lights will take place. There will be plenty of stalls in The Convent, Clara GAA Grounds. The event gets underway at 10am and continues until 12.30pm.

On December 8 Clara Town Band will present 'A Christmas Concert' at Clara GAA Centre. Tickets cost €10 and €5 and can be bought from any band member or at the door.

Then on December 20 Clara Musical Society will present 'The Magic of Christmas' which is a night of festive music and song in St Brigid's Church in Clara. That begins at 8.30pm.

Meanwhile Christmas really got off to a flying start last Friday night with the Late Late Toy Show which had children of all ages tuning in to watch.

As you can see above, 9 month old Elllie-Rose was mesmerised by Patrick Kielty.

It was a first for Patrick and a first for Ellie-Rose who is probably his youngest fan.