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9-year-old Waterford girl to turn on this year's Christmas lights at Winterval

9-year-old Waterford girl to turn on this year's Christmas lights at Winterval

For the past week, WLR listeners from around Waterford have been sending in their personal memories and stories of Winterval.

The grand prize up for grabs was the chance to turn on the Christmas lights this Friday at Winterval, alongside Santa himself and the mayor Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway.

Chosen from countless entries was 9-year-old Aoibheann Browne, a third class student from Scoil Mhuire Butlerstown.

Along with her Mum Aedín Hassett, Aoibheann joined Ollie and Dymphna this morning on The Big Breakfast Blaa where she was told she was the overall winner.

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Aoibheann's moving story recounted her last Christmas with her father, Aidan before his death, and the ever-present company of a robin.

Watch the full interview by clicking on the video.

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