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: Ciara Nevin and Aoife Masterson

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Caption: Ciara Nevin and Aoife Masterson

Caption: The first Mass celebrated in the reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

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Caption: The first Mass celebrated in the reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

Caption: The first Mass celebrated in the reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

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Caption: The first Mass celebrated in the reopened St Mel's Cathedral in 2014

Caption: George Shedwell and Patrick Sears

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Caption: George Shedwell and Patrick Sears

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