The children of Ballymahon got some very special visitors at the weekend as Santa and Mrs Claus paid a visit to the town. The town's festive lights and the visit by the man in red is setting the tone for the holiday season in the south Longford town. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was also on hand to take in some of the atmosphere, capturing plenty of the action through the lens of her camera. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

placeholder image — The children of Ballymahon got some very special visitors at the weekend as Santa and Mrs Claus paid a visit to the town. The town's festive lights and the visit by the man in red is setting the tone for the holiday season in the south Longford town. Longford Leader photographer Shelley Corcoran was also on hand to take in some of the atmosphere, capturing plenty of the action through the lens of her camera. Don't forget to tag and share with your friends!

PICTURES | Santa and Mrs Claus bring festive cheer to Ballymahon

By Longford Leader Reporter

Published 8th Dec 2022, 19:29 GMT

Updated 22nd Dec 2025, 16:48 GMT

Children of Ballymahon got some very special visitors at the weekend as Santa and Mrs Claus paid a visit to the town

Caption: Santa turning on the Ballymahon Christmas lights Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Santa turning on the Ballymahon Christmas lights Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Lochlann and Aoibhinn Blighe Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Lochlann and Aoibhinn Blighe Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Hadassah Cass and Ruth Cass Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Hadassah Cass and Ruth Cass Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Caption: Victoria Maguire and Ciara Mahon Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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Caption: Victoria Maguire and Ciara Mahon Picture: Shelley Corcoran

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