He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice and his elves have been in touch with their friends in Killarney to find out who’s been naughty or nice.

But the best news of all is that Santa Claus is coming to town.

The jolly man in red has booked a cosy corner at Killarney Outlet Centre where he will spend every weekend from the end of November until Christmas, meeting and greeting excited children and their families as the most magical time of the year rapidly approaches.

Taking a break from the hive of activity that is the North Pole workshop, Santa’s sleigh will touch down for the first time on the weekend of November 25/26 and he will return to town every weekend right up until December 22/23.

Santa will be in his fabulous cosy corner from 1.00pm to 5.00pm each day and families who want to get souvenir snapshots with the man who makes Christmas wishes come true are encouraged to have their own cameras or smartphones to hand.

The opportunity to meet and greet Santa and chat to him about the magic of Christmas is absolutely free of charge and he said he is really looking forward to hearing what the boys and girls of Killarney would like to find under the tree this year.

There will be gifts galore throughout the stores in Killarney Outlet Centre every day until Christmas and all the 20 stores in the building are making a very special effort to spread some festive cheer for 2023.

And Santa has reminded those looking for good gift ideas that Killarney Outlet Centre gift vouchers are available from the management offices for use in all stores.