Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery In this week's trip Down Memory Lane in Longford, we feature a selection of photographic memories from 2000, recalling the visit of Santa Claus to Longford Slashers, Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan entertaining guests at the St Joseph's Hospital annual Christmas party, the Granard GAA dinner dance and a special Ruby Wedding Anniversary celebration. Down Memory Lane | A selection of Longford photographic gems from two decades ago Down Memory Lane | Longford's marathon women run for Chernobyl in 1999 and Declan Nerney guest at St Christopher's Sports Day Down Memory Lane | Great photos from 1999 as Longford rolled out red carpet for President Mary McAleese and vintage fair time in Abbeyshrule Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: Santa's visit to Longford - Christmas 2000: The going was a little tough for Sarah Devine who was assisted by her mum, Patricia, while sisters Eimear and Ann Marie took the meeting with Santa in their stride

placeholder image — Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery In this week's trip Down Memory Lane in Longford, we feature a selection of photographic memories from 2000, recalling the visit of Santa Claus to Longford Slashers, Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan entertaining guests at the St Joseph's Hospital annual Christmas party, the Granard GAA dinner dance and a special Ruby Wedding Anniversary celebration. Down Memory Lane | A selection of Longford photographic gems from two decades ago Down Memory Lane | Longford's marathon women run for Chernobyl in 1999 and Declan Nerney guest at St Christopher's Sports Day Down Memory Lane | Great photos from 1999 as Longford rolled out red carpet for President Mary McAleese and vintage fair time in Abbeyshrule Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: Santa's visit to Longford - Christmas 2000: The going was a little tough for Sarah Devine who was assisted by her mum, Patricia, while sisters Eimear and Ann Marie took the meeting with Santa in their stride

Down Memory Lane | Lovely photos from Granard GAA dinner dance and Santa's visit to Longford in 2000

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 25th Dec 2023, 10:33 GMT

Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: At the Granard GAA Dinner Dance Seamus and Kathleen Lee (centre) were presented with gifts by Jodie Sheridan, Chairman of the Minor Club and Barry Clyne, Chairman

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Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: At the Granard GAA Dinner Dance Seamus and Kathleen Lee (centre) were presented with gifts by Jodie Sheridan, Chairman of the Minor Club and Barry Clyne, Chairman

Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: St Joseph's Hospital annual Christmas Party : Charlie McGettigan who entertained the patients and staff at the annual party pictured with Margaret Melia, Liz Duffy, Margaret Moran, Bridie McCormack, Pauline Cooney, Josie Dolan, Beffie Browne and Kathleen Devlin

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Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: St Joseph's Hospital annual Christmas Party : Charlie McGettigan who entertained the patients and staff at the annual party pictured with Margaret Melia, Liz Duffy, Margaret Moran, Bridie McCormack, Pauline Cooney, Josie Dolan, Beffie Browne and Kathleen Devlin

Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: Charlie McGettigan pictured with Sheila Devine, Brigid Byrne, Sheila Butler and Kathleen Leavy at the annual St Joseph's Hospital Christmas party

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Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: Charlie McGettigan pictured with Sheila Devine, Brigid Byrne, Sheila Butler and Kathleen Leavy at the annual St Joseph's Hospital Christmas party

Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: Sean Hackett was delighted to meet Santa

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Use the Next > above or below to go through the gallery Caption: Sean Hackett was delighted to meet Santa

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