TRADERS in Langtree Mall are feeling the festive joy as a surge in sales brings an end to a largely forgettable year.

Surf Crew owner Kate O'Brien said she was "grateful to be busy after a pretty crazy and challenging 2020".

"Christmas trade has been really good, which we obviously needed after a big downturn," she said.

"Last week was one of the best weeks we've had this year.

"The thing I'm ...