Retail Excellence Ireland CEO Jean McCabe says local companies need your business now more than ever.

There will be over 300 lots on offer including furniture, vouchers, fuel, electrical goods and even livestock.

Kiltoom native, Rhys Mannion, stars in Silver and the Book of Dreams, a fantasy drama which has been one of the highest ranking Amazon Prime releases this Christmas.

Bishop Kevin Doran has paid tribute to those across the region who give of their time towards pastoral or charitable causes.

They have recently hosted performances in aid of the Vita House service in the town.

Santa will be in Stakelums from 2 to 4 pm to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Santa Claus will arrive in the town to turn on the lights and mark the official start of the festive season.

Diversions will be in place in the town centre for local traffic, and motorists are requested to take alternative routes.