The festive period will start with a bang in Roscommon this weekend as the county's Christmas Festival takes place.
There's a wide variety of events planned throughout the weekend and Santa Claus himself will be visiting the town once more.
It all kicks off with Christmas Markets in the new-look Square this afternoon featuring fire and circus performances.
Tourism Officer with Roscommon County Council, Lisa Joy, says there's something for all ages.
Speaking to Shannonside News, she highlighted The Enchanted Trail in Loughnaneane Park taking place across both days: