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Last Saturday Santa Claus arrived in Cahir to take up residence in his Grotto at
Cahir Tourist Office.
Starting at 2pm Santa and Mrs Claus welcomed a steady stream of exited children and their families and some wonderful chats were had and requests for Christmas presents were made until 4pm. Then Santa had a little break before leading the children who had mini Tractors, bikes, scooters or tricycles all done up in Christmas lights on to the Square. They were joined by The 2 Johnnies who travelled in a trailer that also decked out in Christmas Lights and behind Santa.
The Cahir International Group followed while carrying their countries flags. They all arrived to a packed square where many photos were taken of Santa and Mrs Claus with some of the many children present. Thanks to the services of Peter Forristal
who gave Santa and Mrs Claus a lift in his lovely sleigh.
They were closely followed by the Tractor Run in aid of South Tipp Hospice which is growing every year! Once the Tractors had passed Santa switched on the town Christmas lights and was ably assisted by Mrs Claus and the elves. Santa then joined Mrs Claus and went back to his Grotto to meet more children and a lovely evening was had by all. On Sunday afternoon Santa welcomed met more children once again in the Grotto for the afternoon before heading back to the North Pole.
Having fulfilled his duties in Cahir and once all children were home in bed, Santa andMrs Claus called the Santa Express for a lift home to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas Day! Thanks to Santa and Mrs Claus and all the Elves for an entertaining
couple of days in Cahir.
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