Granard descended into a festive haven last weekend as locals witnessed the turning on of the Christmas lights while the north Longford town's Knights and Conquests Centre held a novel Yuletide Fair. It was an occasion that certainly whetted the holiday appetites of young and old alike with costumes and Christmas cheer being in plentiful supply. Photographer Shelley Corcoran was on hand to take in some of that evident feel good factor with the help of her camera. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends what was an evening that will live long in the memory.

placeholder image — Granard descended into a festive haven last weekend as locals witnessed the turning on of the Christmas lights while the north Longford town's Knights and Conquests Centre held a novel Yuletide Fair. It was an occasion that certainly whetted the holiday appetites of young and old alike with costumes and Christmas cheer being in plentiful supply. Photographer Shelley Corcoran was on hand to take in some of that evident feel good factor with the help of her camera. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends what was an evening that will live long in the memory.

PICTURES | Christmas lights switched on as crowds turn out in force for north Longford Yuletide fair

By News Reporter

Published 15th Dec 2022, 17:33 GMT

Caption: Eamon and Cathal O'Donnell

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Caption: Eamon and Cathal O'Donnell

Caption: Rina and Jack Flood

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Caption: Rina and Jack Flood

Caption: Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern switching on the Granard Christmas lights last Saturday evening

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Caption: Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Turlough McGovern switching on the Granard Christmas lights last Saturday evening

Caption: Lissette Carcamo, Zvohimir and Zorah Salopek at the switching on of the Granard Christmas lights

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Caption: Lissette Carcamo, Zvohimir and Zorah Salopek at the switching on of the Granard Christmas lights

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