ROSCREA was rocking for the twelfth annual Taste of Christmas event in Roscrea, which brought a winter wonderland to the historic heart of the beautiful heritage town.
The Taste of Christmas festival and market, which is now in its twelfth year, once again gave a nice boost to busines in the town of Roscrea.
Approaching the Round Tower, the visitors were treated with the sound of music as all the choirs from the local schools sang out in their turns.
St Cronans NS Rosemount provided the beautiful carol singing at the Taste of Christmas event and are pictured above with their Teacher, Clodagh Lawlor and Santa Claus and his Elves. Photo: PJ Wright
The Black Mills in all its splendour was host to over 40 stalls with something for everyone.
Pictured above are Alice, Judy May, Majsie and Ailbhe all on the Christmas train. Photo: PJ Wright
Roscrea GAA launched their annual yearbook of the 'Year in the Red' at the event and Autism Awareness was supported generously by the visitors.
The photographs will be in many a home this Christmas. As well at supporting the taste of Christmas, the turnout was good for local commerce and many other nearby businesses.
Pictured above is Rita Conlon with twins Sasha and Saoirse with Santa Claus in the Black Mills. Photo: PJ Wright
He gave particular thanks to the Office of Public Works for their customary co-operation and goodwill.
Sasha Conlon with her beautiful hand made jewelery. Photo: PJ Wright
NEW IDEAS FOR NEXT YEAR
“We are always looking for new ideas”, Cllr Smith said, “to promote events of this nature and to make them more attractive. We want to see the smiling faces and happy children.
Pictured above is Sean Rowland with his wood craft on sale at the Christmas Market. Photo: PJ Wright
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Pictured above displaying his work at the Christmas Market in the Black Mills is Graham Clark with his Bottle Art and below is Ciarad Keeffe with her Ceramic Arts. Photos: PJ Wright
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Pictured above is Councillor Michael O'Meara with his award winning honey and below is Para Havatitye with one of his beautiful bog oak creations. Photos: PJ Wright
