THE ARRIVAL of Santa and Mrs Claus at Boher’s Christmas market was a little different this time as Santa’s carriage got damaged in Storm Darragh. However, some busy elves did a very large search to find suitable transport and they found a Rolls Royce in the parish. Pat O’Connell, chairman of Boher Community Development Association, said: “We were very grateful to the elves and Ned Hayes for providing such luxurious transport. It will be difficult getting Santa and Mrs Claus back to using their horse and carriage in the future!” Thankfully, Santa's carriage was repaired in time for last night! READ MORE: St Stephen's Day walk for good causes in Limerick From early afternoon, large crowds arrived to savour the atmosphere and buy beautiful gifts for Christmas. Many boys and girls got an opportunity to hear Mrs Claus read Christmas stories to them before they visited Santa to make a final request before Christmas Eve. Santa’s Grotto was the highlight of the day. There were large numbers of wares for sale, including baking, flower arranging, woodwork, candles, jam and fruit displays, mince pies and chocolates. “There is a wealth of talent locally,” said Pat. “This is a great occasion for those gifted people to display their work and for the public to pick up a perfect Christmas present,” he added. Santa has since been in touch to compliment the work of the committee and to thank everybody for the wonderful time he and Mrs Claus had in Boher. Boher Community Development Association would like to thank everybody for their support throughout the year and wishes everybody a very Happy Christmas and New Year. For more pictures, click 'Next'
Santa gets Rolls Royce treatment in Limerick parish after carriage breaks down
