WATCH: North Main Street traders switch on the Christmas lights in Cork

'Tis the season, and being so Christmas lights are being switched on all over the country.

In Cork, Lord Mayor Cllr. Des Cahill was on hand to help the traders of North Main switch on their Christmas lights.

Rose Scully, Chairperson of the North Main street traders, help the Lord Mayor flick the switch and help spread some festive cheer to shoppers.