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21 Nov 2025

WATCH: Holidays are coming! Laois locals get ready for switch-on of Portlaoise Christmas lights

Christmas comes to Portlaoise on November 21!

Portlaoise main street has now been closed off to accommodate the switching on of the Christmas lights.

Laois locals will flock to the town's main street for the dazzling display at 6pm on Friday November 21.

Footage was caught by the Leinster Express / Laois Live two hours before the event gets underway.

Keep an eye on the Leinster Express / Laois Live website for updates and photos as they come!

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