Nadine Coyle turns on Dundrum Town Christmas lights for Giftmas Day

Dundrum Town marked the start of the festive season on Thursday, 5 November 2026, with the annual Giftmas Day ceremony.

Pop‑star Nadine Coyle, this year’s Giftmas Star and styled by Brown Thomas, switched on the shopping district’s newly installed Christmas chandeliers in a ceremony attended by local shoppers and members of the county council.

Following the switch‑on, Coyle performed live in Town Square, entertaining the crowd with a short set before the evening’s events continued.

The day also saw the return of Ireland’s life‑sized Live Advent Calendar, a popular attraction that counts down to Christmas with daily reveals across the town centre.

Organisers said the event highlights Dundrum’s role as a key retail and community hub, and they look forward to a busy festive period ahead.

Source: Dublin Gazette. Photo: Luciann Photography / Pexels.