In this trip Down Memory Lane, we return to a momentous weekend a decade ago as Longford's St Mel's Cathedral reopened to public following the devastating fire of 2009. We hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures from 2014, captured through the lens of local photographer Shelley Corcoran. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — In this trip Down Memory Lane, we return to a momentous weekend a decade ago as Longford's St Mel's Cathedral reopened to public following the devastating fire of 2009. We hope you enjoy this gallery of pictures from 2014, captured through the lens of local photographer Shelley Corcoran. And don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

Down Memory Lane | Momentous weekend a decade ago as Longford's St Mel's Cathedral reopens to public

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 22nd Dec 2024, 11:33 GMT

Following the devastating fire of 2009 St Mel's Cathedral reopened to the public on Christmas week 2014

Caption: Bridget, Jill, Sarah, Martin and Eamon Glennon in the reopened, restored and refurbished St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

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Caption: Bridget, Jill, Sarah, Martin and Eamon Glennon in the reopened, restored and refurbished St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

Caption: Kayla Rush at the new Baptismal Font

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Caption: Kayla Rush at the new Baptismal Font

Caption: Anita Hanley at the magnificent new organ in St Mel's Cathedral

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Caption: Anita Hanley at the magnificent new organ in St Mel's Cathedral

Caption: Nancy Parker and Gabriel Flanagan

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Caption: Nancy Parker and Gabriel Flanagan

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