Féile Grianstad is coming back to Dungarvan this weekend!

Féile Grianstad is back for it's second year in a row! 

Families can expect a fun-filled evening with Santa, along with music and fireworks, but beware children – there could be a creepy Krampus lurking around!

The festivities are set to kick-off at 6pm on Saturday, December 21, in Dungarvan's Town Square, with a series of "Ceolchoirmeacha (concerts) agus craic" featuring Dungarvan’s own Loungeroom Lizards band, traditional music, laughs, and much more.

Watch out for Santa Claus and his naughty nemesis Krampus who may make an appearance, and keep your eyes open for other special guests! 

At 9pm on the night, a very special sky light firework extravaganza is going to take place, which will see Dungarvan’s harbour light up in beautiful colours, ensuring everyone has the festive feels. 

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Those who are travelling to Dungarvan are encouraged to park outside the town and walk to the square, where the completely free event is taking place. 

Please note, the square is to be partially closed off from lunchtime (12pm) on Saturday to facilitate the big stage.

Prior to the fireworks display, the quays will also be closed to all traffic in order to facilitate the safe passage of pedestrians and viewers.

Féile Grianstad is an initiative of Waterford City and County Council and volunteers from Dungarvan's hospitality and business community with help from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts Gaeltacht, Sport & Media for the stage and sound and lighting.

The long-term plans for this festival will see a vibrant mix of community, arts, and entertainment that will animate and illuminate the shortest days and the longest nights with fun, traditional hearty food, song, storytelling, and winter warmth.

Older than Santa Claus, and well before the Vikings, this festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and the promise of renewed life.