He arrived last Thursday with free mall entertainment plus lots of free treats for children and the chance to meet Santa.
They were delighted to have the students of the Bosco Youth Theatre joining them to perform a special melody of Frozen songs from their recent sold-out Town Hall Show.
Anna, Elsa and Olaf and their friends were there, while Candy Plum and Giggles - the mischievous elves - were on hand to entertain shoppers with their juggling and unicycling and slit walking.
Here’s some pictures from the event, taken by Liz Boyle.
1. Santa arrives at the Buttercrane
Faith and Ruby with their faces painted visit Santa Claus. INNR4860 Photo: LIZ BOYLE
2. Santa arrives at the Buttercrane
Excitement in Buttercrne now that Santa Claus has arrived. INNR4852 Photo: LIZ BOYLE
3. Santa arrives at the Buttercrane
Aoibh Rice and Glenn Rice in Buttercrane to visit Santa Claus. INNR4853 Photo: LIZ BOYLE
4. Santa arrives at the Buttercrane
Caiteigh and Patrick Hand with Santa Claus and one of his helpers. INNR4856 Photo: LIZ BOYLE